Nerves Of The Upper Limb

Question 1

Dorsal scapular branch, its origin and structures supplied

Answer 1

Branch of C5 and supplies the levator muscles ,rhomboid monies and major.

Question 2

Long thoracic nerve

Answer 2

Comes from c5,6,7 and supplies the serratus anterior muscle .

Question 3

Subclavian nerve or nerve to subclavius

Answer 3

Upper trunk (5 and 6th) . It innervates the subclavius muscle.

Question 4

Suprascapular branch

Answer 4

Receives fibres from c5, c6 . Supplies the subclavius and sternoclavicular joint.