Origin and distribution of the brachial plexus in wild boar (Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758)

Authors

  • Lázaro Antônio dos Santos Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Frederico Ozanan Carneiro e Silva Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Lucas de Assis Ribeiro Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Tania Ribeiro Junqueira Borges Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Daniela Cristina Oliveira Silva Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Frederico Balbino Lizardo Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Gilmar da Cunha Sousa Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
  • Roseâmely Angélica de Carvalho- Barros Universidade Federal de Goiás

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14393/BJ-v31n6a2015-29817

Keywords:

Suidae, Nervous system, Thoracic limb

Abstract

The origin and distribution of the brachial plexus in wild boar (Sus scrofa), a mammal belonging to the Suidae family were studied. Twelve specimens of wild boar, which were fixed in 10% formalin solution through different points of subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, and intracavitary injections, following by immersing the specimens in the same solution were used. In present study, the brachial plexus of wild boar was a set of nerve fibers formed by the ventral branches from the fifth (C5) to eighth (C8) cervical and the first (T1) thoracic spinal nerves. The subclavian nerve was originated from C5, while the suprascapular nerve had its origin from C5 to C7. The cranial and caudal subscapular nerves were predominantly originated from C6 and C7, as well was the axillary nerve. The origin of the cranial and caudal pectoral nerves was from C7-C8 and C8-T1, respectively. The musculocutaneous nerve was mostly originated from C6 and C7, while the median and radial nerves had origin from C7 to T1. The origin of the ulnar, thoracodorsal, and lateral thoracic nerves was mostly from C8 and T1, while the long thoracic nerve was predominantly originated from C7 and C8. All nerves were responsible for the innervation of scapular girdle structures, arm, forearm, thorax and abdomen. In conclusion, the origin and distribution of the brachial plexus nerves in wild boar (Sus scrofa) are similar to domestic swine rather than to other wild species described in the literature.  

 

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Published

2015-11-17

How to Cite

DOS SANTOS, L.A., CARNEIRO E SILVA, F.O., RIBEIRO, L. de A., BORGES, T.R.J., SILVA, D.C..O., LIZARDO, F.B., SOUSA, G. da C. and BARROS, R.A. de C.-., 2015. Origin and distribution of the brachial plexus in wild boar (Sus scrofa Linnaeus, 1758) . Bioscience Journal [online], vol. 31, no. 6, pp. 1816–1825. [Accessed5 November 2024]. DOI 10.14393/BJ-v31n6a2015-29817. Available from: https://seer.ufu.br/index.php/biosciencejournal/article/view/29817.

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Agricultural Sciences