El nervio cutáneo medial del antebrazo es una rama sensitiva del cordón medial del plexo braquial. Proporciona inervación sensitiva a la piel que recubre la zona medial del antebrazo. Característica Pro - Modelo en 3D You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our 3D Model Library Explore, cut, dissect, annotate and manipulate our 3D models to visualise anatomy in a dynamic, interactive way. Learn More Trayecto El nervio cutáneo medial del antebrazo es una rama sensitiva del cordón medial del plexo braquial. Se deriva de los ramos anteriores de los nervios raquídeos C8-T1. Tras originarse en el plexo branquial, el nervio desciende por la cara medial del brazo, acompañado por el nervio cubital. A continuación, atraviesa la fascia profunda junto con la vena basílica para acceder al plano subcutáneo. Luego se divide en las ramas anterior y posterior: Rama anterior: cruza anteriormente sobre la vena basílica. Desciende por la cara anteromedial del antebrazo, proporcionando ramas cutáneas a la piel a lo largo de su trayecto. Rama posterior: sigue el borde medial de la vena basílica a lo largo de la cara posteromedial del antebrazo, irrigando la piel mediante ramas cutáneas a lo largo de su trayecto. Adobe Stock, Licensed to TeachMeSeries Ltd Fig. 1: el trayecto del nervio cutáneo medial del antebrazo. Característica Pro - Atlas de disección Prosection of the upper limb. The biceps brachii and coracobrachialis are visible, as well as the major peripheral nerves of the upper limb. Prosection of the upper limb. The biceps brachii and coracobrachialis are visible, as well as the major peripheral nerves of the upper limb. You've Discovered a Pro Feature Access our Dissection Image Library Enhance your understanding with high-resolution dissection images showcasing real-life anatomy. Learn More Función sensitiva El nervio cutáneo medial del antebrazo proporciona inervación sensitiva a la piel de la cara medial del antebrazo. By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2026) Fig. 2: inervación cutánea del nervio cutáneo medial del antebrazo. Frequent questions What is the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm? The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm is a sensory branch of the medial cord of the brachial plexus. It supplies sensory innervation to the skin covering the medial aspect of the forearm. What is the pathway of the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm? This nerve originates from the anterior rami of spinal nerves C8-T1 and descends along the medial side of the arm, travelling with the ulnar nerve. It penetrates the deep fascia alongside the basilic vein to reach the subcutaneous layer. What are the branches of the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm? The nerve divides into anterior and posterior branches after reaching the subcutaneous layer. The anterior branch crosses over the basilic vein and descends on the anteromedial side, while the posterior branch follows the medial border of the basilic vein along the posteromedial aspect. What is the sensory function of the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm? The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm provides sensory innervation to the skin on the medial side of the forearm. This allows for the perception of touch and other sensory stimuli in that region. How does the medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm relate to other nerves? The medial cutaneous nerve of the forearm runs alongside the ulnar nerve and the basilic vein, highlighting its anatomical relationship with these structures. Its proximity to these nerves is important for understanding potential nerve injuries in the forearm region. Valora este artículo