Dissection Summary

Dissection Summary

Part 1

• • Reflect the veins to expose the proximal portion of the L. subclavian a.

  • Locate and carefully clean the anterior scalene m. 

  • Locate the phrenic n. on the anterior scalene m.

  • Reveal the R. subclavian a., and the 1st rib

  • Detach the anterior scalene m. from the first rib, and gently reflect the muscle superiorly

Part 2 - Brachial Plexus

• • Identify the roots (rami) and trunks of the brachial plexus

  • Clean the brachial plexus and middle and posterior scalene mm.

  • Identify the divisions of the brachial plexus.

  • Identify the cords (medial, lateral, and posterior) of the brachial plexus

  • Clean and identify the terminal branches of the brachial plexus