Ultrasound Anatomy: Axillary Nerves

   

Ultrasound Anatomy: Axillary Nerves

Axillary Nerves: 

  1. Median Nerve 
  2. Radial Nerve 
  3. Ulna Nerve 
  4. Musculocutaneous Nerve 
  • The axillary block is performed at the level of the branches. 
  • Nerves can appear hyperechoic (bright) or hypoechoic (dark). 
  • Analgesia spreads locally around the median, ulnar, radial, and musculocutaneous nerve.