Scapular Winging Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Medial scapular winging is a result of a palsy of which nerve that results in weakness of which muscle?

A

Long thoracic n.
Serratus anterior
Medial edge of scapula moves medial
Much more common than lateral winging; common in athletes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Lateral scapular winging is a result of a palsy of which nerve that results in weakness of which muscle?

A

Spinal accessory n. (CN XI)
Trapezius
Medial edge of scapula moves lateral
Common iatrogenic injury in neck surgery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What nerve roots are involved with medial scapular winging?

A

Long thoracic n. (C5-7)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are common causes of medial scapular winging?

A

1) repetitive tretch (common in volleyball players)
2) iatrogenic from anesthesia (10%)
3) compression (contact sports or trauma)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly