Brachial plexus and points for anesthetic block in royal sloth and common sloth
J.C. Silva,
R.N. Uchôa,
E.Y.E. Mesquita
et al.
Abstract:This study presents a macroscopic description of the brachial plexus in the royal sloth, Choloepus didactylus, and the common sloth, Bradypus variegatus, to identify the points for anesthetic block to perform surgical procedures. Six C. didactylus and nine B. variegatus had their forelimbs dissected, exposing the brachial plexus, and the points for blockage were located subsequently. In general, the formation of the brachial plexus in C. didactylus involved C5-T1 nerves, whereas the brachial plexus in a few in… Show more
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