The Axillary Nerve Emerges from The

Question

The axillary nerve emerges from the
A)cervical plexus
B)brachial plexus
C)intercostal nerves
D)lumbar plexus
E)sacral plexus

Accepted Answer

The axillary nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus, which is a network of nerves that originates in the cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae and supplies the upper limbs. The axillary nerve specifically originates from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus and passes through the axilla (armpit) region before branching out to supply the deltoid and teres minor muscles.