Radial nerve extends from the posterior side of the arm to the radial side of the arm. It innervates the following muscles namely forearm extensors and posterior forearm muscles. It receives signals in the arm region. It consists of a network of nerves including the median, axillary, radial, and ulnar nerves.

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Radial nerve extends from the posterior side of the arm to the radial side of the arm. It innervates the following muscles namely forearm extensors and posterior forearm muscles. It receives signals in the arm region. It consists of a network of nerves including the median, axillary, radial, and ulnar nerves.

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