Posterior cord

Posterior cord
Plan of brachial plexus. (Posterior cord is shaded gray.)
The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. The Sternomastoid and Trapezius muscles have been completely removed, the Omohyoid and Subclavius have been partially removed; a piece has been sawed out of the clavicle; the Pectoralis muscles have been incised and reflected.
Details
From	brachial plexus - posterior divisions of the three trunks
To	subscapular, up. and low. thoracodorsal axillary radial
Innervates	none
Identifiers
Latin	fasciculus posterior plexus brachialis
TA	A14.2.03.023
FMA	45237
*Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy* []

The posterior cord is a part of the brachial plexus. It consists of contributions from all of the roots of the brachial plexus.

The posterior cord gives rise to the following nerves:

Brachial plexus

Posterior cord

Brachial plexus.Deep dissection.

Brachial plexus.Deep dissection.Anterolateral view