22/06/2024
Här är en bra bild på nervcentrat som ligger under skulderbladet. Man förstår att det gäller att vara försiktig här vid behandling - så man inte råkar skada någon nerv 😊
Journey of the nerves (cont.)
This image nicely shows how large nerves have extra protection and cushioning from the fatty tissue that is within the connective tissue surrounding the plexus brachialis, the layer diminishes towards the periphery.
We can still see that all nerves are located within the fibrillar network of connective tissue, they are connected to it, and they do not run separately.
As the nerves travel to the final destination they have to cross different layers and spaces - I labelled pectoral nerves bringing innervation to the ascending pectoral muscle. It is nicely visible how those nerves are 'wrapped' within the connective tissue and the moist appearance tells us that there is a healthy amount of hyaluronan in it. That is so important to allow the nerve (as well as vessels) to travel through the layers, and move, and follow the movement of the muscle during contractions.