Mnemonics of upper and lower limb anatomy

           

mnemonics  to help you remember the nerves and arteries of the upper and lower limbs:

Upper Limb:

1. Nerves of the Brachial Plexus:

• "Robert Taylor Drinks Cold Beer" (Roots, Trunks, Divisions, Cords, Branches)

2. Arteries of the Arm:

• "The B ully P unches R eally H ard" (From proximal to distal: Thoracoacromial, Branches of the Axillary, Posterior Humeral Circumflex, Radial, and Brachial)

Lower Limb:

1. Nerves of the Lumbar Plexus:

• "Iliohypogastric, Ilioinguinal, Genitofemoral, Lateral femoral cutaneous, Obturator, and Femoral" (the first letter of each nerve spells out "IIGLOF")

2. Arteries of the Leg:

• "My Aunt Rose Never Forgets The Post Office" (From proximal to distal: Medial plantar, Anterior tibial, Posterior tibial, Fibular or Peroneal, and Popliteal)

I hope these mnemonics are helpful in remembering the nerves and arteries of the upper and lower limbs!