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Subscapular nerves

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Subscapular nerves
Plan of brachial plexus (label for upper and lower subscapular nerves at bottom center)
Details
FromPosterior cord
InnervatesSubscapularis, latissimus dorsi muscle (only middle subscapular nerve), and teres major muscle (only lower subscapular nerve)
Identifiers
Latinnervus subscapularis
TA98A14.2.03.015
TA26427
FMA65287
Anatomical terminology

Subscapular nerves can refer to:

The subscapular nerves originate from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus. These nerves are part of a group of nerves that innervate the muscles that move the scapula. The upper subscapular nerve innervates the upper portion of the subscapularis muscle. The middle subscapular nerve, known as the thoracodorsal nerve, innervates the latissimus dorsi muscle.[1] The lower subscapular nerve contains two branches. One branch inserts into the lower portion of the subscapularis muscle and the other branch inserts into the teres major. In some individuals, accessory upper subscapular nerve or accessory lower subscapular nerve may be found.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Polcaro, Lauren; Charlick, Matthew; Daly, Daniel (2022-08-22). "Anatomy, Head and Neck, Brachial Plexus". StatPearls. PMID 30285368.
  2. ^ Saleh, D. B.; Callear, J.; McConnell, P.; Kay, S. P. J. (2012-08-01). "The anatomy of the subscapular nerves: A new nomenclature". Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 65 (8): 1072–1075. doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2012.03.020. ISSN 1748-6815. PMID 22480627.
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