Long Thoracic Nerve

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Supplies

  • serratus anterior

Common Pathology

  • usually undamaged during axillary surgery 
    • bound to serratus anterior by overlying fascia posterior to mid-axillary line
  • results in "winged scapula"
    • loss of protraction
    • weakness of rotation of scapula
      • some rotation by trapezius via spinal accessory nerve
 

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