radial nerve

/ˌreɪdiəl nərv/

Other forms: radial nerves

Definitions of radial nerve

1. noun

   largest branch of the brachial plexus; extends down the humerus to the lateral epicondyle where it divides into one branch that goes to the skin on the back of the hand and another that goes to the underlying extensor muscles
   synonyms: musculospiral nerve, nervus radialis

   type of:

   nerve, nervus

   any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body