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[Nerve level] - dorsal scapular n. - [innervates]

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C5
Levator scapulae
Rhomboid major
Rhomboid minor

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[Nerve level] - suprascapular n. - [innervates]

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C5-C6
Infraspinatus
Supraspinatus

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[Nerve level] - long thoracic n. - [innervates]

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C5-C7
Serratus anterior

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[Nerve level] - lateral pectoral n. - [innervates]

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C5-C7
Pectoralis major

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[Nerve level] - medial pectoral n. - [innervates]

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C8-T1
Pectoralis major
Pectoralis minor

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[Nerve level] - upper subscapular n. - [innervates]

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C5-C6
Subscapularis

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[Nerve level] - lower supscapular n. - [innervates]

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C5-C6
Subscapularis
Teres major

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[Nerve level] - thoracodorsal n. - [innervates]

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C6-C8
Latissimus dorsi

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[Nerve level] - axillary n. - [innervates]

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C5-C6
Deltoid
Teres major

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[Nerve level] - radial n. - [innervates]

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C5-T1
Posterior brachium
Posterior antebrachium

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[Nerve level] - musculocutaneous n. - [innervates]

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C5-C7
Anterior brachium

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[Nerve level] - anterior interosseous branch of median n. - [innervates]

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C5-T1
Anterior antebrachium (6.5/8)
Hand (1/2 LOAF - 1 and 2 lumbricals, oppenens pollicis, abductor pollicis brevis, flexor pollicis brevis)

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[Nerve level] - ulnar n. - [innervates]

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C7-T1
Anterior antebrachium (1.5/8)
Flexor carpi ulnaris
Flexor digitorum profundus (.5)
Hand (not innervated by median n.)

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[Nerve level] - medial brachial cutaneous n. - [innervates]

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No somatic motor innervation

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[Nerve level] - medial antebrachial cutaneous n. - [innervates]

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No somatic motor innervation

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Nerve

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C5 - Axillary n.

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Nerve

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C5 - Radial n.

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Nerve

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T2- Intercostobrachial n.

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Nerve

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T1 - Medial cutaneous n. of the arm and forearm

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Nerve

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C6 - Musculocutaneous n.

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Nerve

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C6 - Radial n.

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Nerve

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C8 - Ulnar n.

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Nerve

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C7 - Medial n.

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Symptoms of axillary nerve damage

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Severe pain with moving/breathing
Swelling
Limited shoulder movement
Arm deformity
Possible bleeding

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Symptoms of radial nerve damage
Severe pain when touched Restricted movement Swelling/bruising Deformity Crepitus (grinding sensation when moving) Possible bleeding
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Symptoms of ulnar nerve damage
Elbow and/or forearm pain Swelling in hand or forearm Difficulty moving arm Numbness in hands/fingers Loss of color/warmth Deformity/upper arm shortened Snap or pop sound when injured Possible bleeding
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Symptoms of median nerve damage
Swelling/tenderness in elbow Sudden and extreme pain with or without pop sound Decreased ability to move Pain and crepation when moving Deformity Bruising Possible bleeding
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Motor loss of dorsal scapular n. symptoms
Reduced shoulder movement Difficulty raising arm or tilting shoulder from ribs Sharp stabbing, burning or knife like pain in scapula or dull ache in neck and back Weak rhomboids Stiffness in neck or spine Traction sensation in shoulder
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Sensory loss in dorsal scapular nerve symptoms
Not common
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Sensory loss in suprascapular nerve symptoms
Not common
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Motor loss in suprascapular nerve symptoms
Dull, ache or burning pain in shoulder, neck, upper back, or arm. May get worse with movement. Weakness in arm or shoulder, Discomfort in shoulder/upper back Loss of shoulder function
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Motor loss in long thoracic nerve symptoms
Weakened or paralyzed serratus anterior (boxers muscle) Sharp pain in shoulder, neck, or scapular region Winging, Limited ROM Muscle drop (shoulders not level) Scapula rotates inward
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Sensory loss in long thoracic nerve symptoms
Numb or tingling fingers or hand
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Motor loss in lateral pectoral nerve symptoms
Uneven chest wall Atrophy/weakness of pec major Chest or shoulder pain Limited ROM of shoulder Deformation of pec region
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Sensory loss in lateral pectoral nerve symptoms
Anterolateral numbness Tingling in chest
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Motor loss of medial pectoral nerve symptoms
Weakness/atrophy of pec Diminished volitional activation Inability to elevate shoulder
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Sensory loss of medial pectoral nerve symptoms
Not common
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Motor loss of upper subscapular nerve symptoms
Posterolateral shoulder pain (dull, aching, burning) that may radiate to neck or ipsilaterally Weakness in shoulder
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Sensory loss of upper subscapular nerve symptoms
Not common
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Sensory loss in lower subscapular nerve symptoms
Not common
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Motor loss in lower subscapular nerve symptoms
Rear shoulder pain or weakness that may extend down back of the arm or scapula Clicking sound/sensation
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Motor loss in thoracodorsal nerve symptoms
Sharp and severe pain in scapula and deltoid Reduced ROM overhead Stiff/weak shoulder Scapular deformity Finger/wrist drop Weakened adduction and abduction of shoulder
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Sensory loss in thoracodorsal nerve symptoms
Numb/tingling in lateral arm, posterior arm, posterior forearm, and/or radial dorsal hand
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Motor loss in axillary nerve symptoms
Shoulder weakness Difficulty moving shoulder
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Sensory loss in axillary nerve symptoms
Numb/tingling lateral shoulder
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Motor loss in radial nerve symptoms
Weakness Loss of coordination Difficulty straightening arm/bending hand at wrist or holding hand Finger or partial wrist drop
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Sensory loss in radial nerve symptoms
Abnormal sensations Numbness, tingling, or burning in thumb, back of hand, index - middle fingers, and/or arm
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Motor loss in musculocutaneous nerve symptoms
Weakness in elbow/shoulder flexion Poor supination Absence of bicep tendon reflex Fasciculations (twitching) Pain in lateral forearm
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Sensory loss in musculocutaneous nerve symptoms
Numb/tingling lateral forearm
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Motor loss in median nerve symptoms
Weakness in hand/inability to perform small movements/grasping using hand
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Sensory loss in median nerve symptoms
Numb/tingling in forearm, wrist, hand, fingers
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Motor loss in ulnar nerve symptoms
Weakness/loss of coordination in digits 4-5 Claw hand
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Sensory loss in ulnar nerve symptoms
Numb/tingling in forearm and/or digits 4-5 Sensitivity to cold
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Motor loss in medial cord symptoms
Weakness in ulnar nerve innervated hand muscles
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Sensory loss in medial cord symptoms
Numb/tingling digits 4-5
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Motor loss in lateral cord symptoms
Weakness in pronation, wrist flexion, and elbow flexion
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Sensory loss in lateral cord symptoms
Numb/tingling in digits 1-3
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Motor loss in posterior cord symptoms
Unable to abduct shoulder Weakness in hand/arm/ shoulder Hand/arm/shoulder paralysis Loss of control in hand/arm/wrist
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Sensory loss in posterior cord symptoms
Numb/tingling shoulder, arm, wrist, hand
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Innervation of rhomboid major
Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
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Innervation of rhomboid minor
Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
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Innervation of levator scapulae
Dorsal scapular nerve (C5)
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Innervation of trapezius
Spinal accessory nerve (CN XI)
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Innervation of serratus anterior
Long thoracic nerve (C5-C7)
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Innervation of pectoralis minor
Medial pectoral nerve (C8-T1)
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Innervation of subclavius
Subclavian nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of supraspinatus
Suprascapular nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of infraspinatus
Suprascapular nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of teres minor
Axillary nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of subscapularis
Upper and lower subscapular nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of pectoralis major
Medial and lateral pectoral nerve
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Innervation of teres major
Lower subscapular nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of latissimus dorsi
Thoracodorsal nerve (C6-C8)
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Innervation of deltoid
Axillary nerve (C5-C6)
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Innervation of coracobrachialis
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)
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Innervation of biceps brachii
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)
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Innervation of brachialis
Musculocutaneous nerve (C5-C7)
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Innervation of triceps brachii
Radial nerve (C5-T1)
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Innervates all anterior antebrachial forearm muscles except flexor carpi ulnaris and flexor digitorum profundus digits 4-5
Median nerve
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Innervates flexor carpi ulnaris and digits 4-5 of flexor digitorum profundus
Ulnar nerve
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Innervates all posterior antebrachial muscles
Radial nerve

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