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Anatomy Upper limb bones and muscles (proximal region) & Scapular movements 524e8248

After mastectomy, patient is NOT able to extend, adduct and internally rotate the arm. Nerve supply to which of the following muscles is damaged:-

A
Pectoralis major
B
Teres minor
C
Latissimus dorsi
D
Long head of Triceps
High-Yield Explanation
Mastectomy may damage thoracodorsal nerve leading to paralysis of latissimus dorsi. The patient finds difficulty in - shoulder extension medial rotation adduction.

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