NEURAL PATHWAY
The long thoracic nerve originates from the anterior rami of the nerve roots C5-C7
FUNCTION
Innervates the serratus anterior muscle: this muscle pulls the scaupla forward with relation to the thorax.
CAUSE OF INJURY
Stab wound/surgical procedure
CLINICAL PRESNENTATION
Winged scapula may occur when this nerve is damaged.
OTHER INFO
Page Updated: 04.15.2017