Fig 1.

A, Coronal drawing demonstrates the basic anatomy of the BPL. B–D, Oblique sagittal drawings (B–D from medial to lateral) demonstrate 3 parts of the BPL. The supraclavicular plexus is composed of roots and trunks. Roots are seen at the interscalene triangle between the anterior and middle scalene muscles. The subclavian artery forms the floor of the interscalene triangle (B). Roots then form the trunks at the lateral border of the middle scalene muscles. The retroclavicular plexus is composed of divisions situated in the costoclavicular space between the first rib and clavicula, and the BPL is seen in the superior and posterior aspect of the subclavian artery (C). The infraclavicular plexus is composed of cords and terminal branches located in the retropectoralis minor space. The BPL is situated in the posterior and superior aspect of axillary artery (D). The subclavian artery and vein take the name of axillary artery and vein at the lateral border of first rib.