| Posterior cord | |
| Latin: | fasciculus posterior plexus brachialis |
| Innervates: | None |
| Branchfrom: | Brachial plexus - posterior divisions of the three trunks |
| Branchto: | Subscapular, up. and low. thoracodorsal axillary radial |
The posterior cord is a part of the brachial plexus. It consists of contributions from all of the roots of the brachial plexus.[1]
The posterior cord gives rise to the following nerves:
| Name | Roots | Supplies | - | C5-C6 | - | C5-C6 | subscapularis muscle, teres major muscle | - | C6-C8 | latissimus dorsi muscle | - | C5-C6 | - | C5-C8, T1 | triceps brachii muscle, the brachioradialis muscle, the extensor muscles of the fingers and wrist (extensor carpi radialis muscle), supinator, and the extensor and abductor muscles of the thumb |
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