eight peripheral nerves in order of exiting the brachial plexus before formation of the five major peripheral nerves. Flashcards
1
Q
Long Thoracic
A
C5, C6 (C7)
Roots of brachial plexus.
Muscles:
Serratus anterior
2
Q
Dorsal Scapular
A
C5
Roots
Muscles:
Levator Scapula
Rhomboids
3
Q
Suprascapular
A
C5, C6
Superior trunk
Muscles:
Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus
4
Q
Lateral Pectoral
A
C5-C7
Lateral cord
Muscles:
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor
5
Q
Medial pectoral
A
C8, T1
Medial cord
muscles:
Pectoralis major
6
Q
Upper subscapular
A
C5,C6
Posterior cord
Muscles
subscapularis
7
Q
Thoracodorsal
A
C5-C8
Posterior cord
Latissimus dorsi
8
Q
Lower subscapular
A
C5, C6
Posterior cord
Muscles:
subscapularis
Teres major