Nerves of Scapular Region/Arm

Question 0

Suprascapular Nerve

Answer 0

Found between the supraspinatus and subscapularis muscles. It supplies the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.

Question 1

Cranial Pectoral Nerves

Answer 1

Innervate superficial pectoral muscle

Question 2

Subscapular Nerve

Answer 2

Innervates the subscapularis

Question 3

Musculocutaneous Nerve

Answer 3

Innervates the coracobrachialis, biceps brachii, and brachialis.

Question 4

Axillary Nerve

Answer 4

Innervates the teres major, deltoideus, and part of the subscapularis.

Question 5

Thoracodorsal Nerve

Answer 5

Supplies latissimus dorsi muscle.

Question 6

Radial Nerve

Answer 6

Supplies all the extensor muscles of the elbow, carpal and phalangeal joints.

Question 7

Median and Ulnar Nerves

Answer 7

Come from a common trunk. The median nerve is the cranial division and supplies several muscles of the forearm. The ulnar nerve is the caudal division and supplies the distal medial aspect of the brachium and the caudal aspect of the antebrachium.

Question 8

Caudal Pectoral Nerves

Answer 8

Innervate the deep pectoral muscles

Question 9

Lateral Thoracic Nerve

Answer 9

Sole innervation of the cutaneous trunci