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Anatomy Nerve supply, Nerve Lesions a44bb056

All of the folowing are FALSE about Erb's paralysis EXCEPT?

A
Supination of forearm
B
Injury to lower trunk of Brachial Plexus
C
Inability to initiate abduction
D
Decreased sensation on medial side of hand
High-Yield Explanation
Injury to the upper trunk of brachial plexus causes Erb's paralysis. Nerve roots involved = C5 - C6 Muscles paralysed - Biceps brachii Brachialis Deltoid Brachioradialis Supraspinatus Infraspinatus paly Supinator Deformity: k/a - policeman / poer / waiter's tip hand Arm hangs by the side, adducted & medially rotated Forearm extended & pronated Disability: loss of the fall movements: Abduction & lateral rotation of arm at shoulder Bicep with supinator jerk lost Sensory loss over small area of deltoid.

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