The Cervical Plexus

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Multiple Choice

The cervical plexus

• A)consists of the ventral rami of spinal nerves C1-C4, and some fibers from C5.
• B)gives rise to motor branches that innervate the muscles of the neck.
• C)gives rise to the phrenic nerve, which provides the sole motor supply to the diaphragm.
• D)gives rise to branches that supply the skin of the neck, shoulder, and upper chest region.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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