A nerve occupying a middle or midline position; specifically a main nerve of the forearm that arises from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus.
Origin
Early 19th century. Compare post-classical Latin medianum nervum, French nerf médian.
Definition of median nerve in US English:
median nerve
noun
Anatomy Zoology
A nerve occupying a middle or midline position; specifically a main nerve of the forearm that arises from the medial and lateral cords of the brachial plexus.
Origin
Early 19th century. Compare post-classical Latin medianum nervum, French nerf médian.