The posterior cord of the brachial plexus splits into what two nerves?
A) Radial and median
B) Median and ulnar
C) Axillary and median
D) Axillary and radial

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The posterior cord of the brachial plexus splits into two nerves, the axillary nerve and the radial nerve. The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid and teres minor muscles, while the radial nerve innervates the muscles of the posterior upper limb. The other options are incorrect because they do not include the nerve(s) that originate from the posterior cord.

The Posterior Cord of the Brachial Plexus Splits into What