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Anatomy General 9694012d

How to test for the long thoracic nerve?

A
Touch the opposite shoulder
B
Shoulder shrug
C
Raise the arm above the head
D
Lift an object from the ground
High-Yield Explanation
Long thoracic nerve innervates Serratus anterior. Serratus anterior originates from outer surface of upper 8 ribs and inserts onto inferior angle and medial border of scapula. Actions -        It rotates the scapula to help in overhead abduction. -        Steady the scapula to carry weight. -        Pushing of arm forward in horizontal position. -        Helps in forced inspiration.

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