Subscapular Nerves

Description

This subscapularis muscle drawing shows the upper and lower subscapular nerves originating from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus

Name

• Upper Subscapular Nerve
• Lower Subscapular Nerve
• Short Subscapular Nerve

General

• Two branches from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus from C5 and C6 nerve roots
• Innervates muscles of the scapula

Upper Subscapular Nerve

• Enters the upper part of the subscapularis
• Frequently represented by two branches

Lower Subscapular Nerve

• Superior division supplies the lower part of subscapularis
• Inferior division innervates teres minor

Thoracodorsal Nerve

• Sometimes considered one of the subscapular nerves
• Responsible for innervating Latissimus Dorsi

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Nerve Anatomy Main
• Shoulder Pain Main
• Physical Exam Shoulder

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