Nerves Flashcards
Dorsal Scapular (2)
(from the rami of the plexus)
- Rhomboids
- Levator scapulae
Long Thoracic (1)
(from the rami of the plexus)
1. Serratus Anterior
Nerve to subclavius (1)
(from the trunks of the plexus)
1. Subclavius
Suprascapular (2)
(from the trunks of the plexus)
- Infraspinatus
- Supraspinatus
Lateral Pectoral (1)
(from the lateral cord of the plexus)
1. Pectorals major -clavicular head
Musculocutaneous (3)
(from the lateral cord of the plexus)
- Coracobrachialis
- Biceps Brachii
- Brachialis
Lateral root of the median nerve
(from the lateral cord of the plexus)
1. Flexor muscles in the forearm except flexor carpi ulnaris and 5 muscles in the hand
Medial Pectoral (2)
(from the medial cord of the plexus)
- Pectorals major
- Pectorals minor
Ulnar (3)
(from the medial cord of the plexus)
- Flexor carpi ulnaris
- Flexor digitorum profundus
- Most small muscles of the hand
Medial root of the median nerve
(from the medial cord of the plexus)
1. Flexor muscles in the forearm except flexor carpi ulnaris and 5 muscles in the hand
Upper subscapular (1)
(from the posterior cord of the plexus)
1. Subscapularis
Thoracodorsal (1)
(from the posterior cord of the plexus)
1. Latissimus Dorsi
Lower subscapular (2)
(from the posterior cord of the plexus)
- Subscapularis
- Teres major
Axillary (2)
(from the posterior cord of the plexus)
- Deltoid
- Teres Minor
Radial (5)
(from the posterior cord of the plexus)
- Brachioradialis
- Triceps
- Supinator
- Wrist extensors
- Anconeus