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Accessory nerve (CNXI), C3 & C4 (sensory)
elevates, retracts and medially rotates scapula |
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thoracodorsal nerve (C6, C7, C8)
extends, internally rotates and adducts humerus |
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dorsal scapular nerve (C5), sensory C3 & C4
elevates scapula |
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dorsal scapular nerve (C4 & C5)
retract, medially rotate scapula and fix to thoracic wall |
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| serratus posterior superior |
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intercostal nerves 2-5
elevates ribs, proprioception |
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| serratus posterior inferior |
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thoracic spinal nerves T9-T12
depresses ribs, proprioception |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
unilateral: lateral flexion neck w/ rotation of face to same side, bilateral: extension of head and neck |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
unilateral: lateral flexion of neck w/ rotation of head to same side, bilateral: extension of head and neck |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
bilateral: extends vertebral column/head
unilateral: lateral flexion of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
bilateral: stabilizes vertebrae w/ movement, extends head and vertebral column
unilateral: lateral bending/rotation of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
bilateral: stabilizes vertebrae w/ movement, extends head and vertebral column
unilateral: lateral bending/rotation of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
bilateral: stabilizes vertebrae w/ movement, extends head and vertebral column
unilateral: lateral bending/rotation of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
extension/rotation of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami of spinal nerves
stabilize vertebrae and assist w/ lateral bending of vertebral column |
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dorsal primary rami C8-T11 spinal nerves
elevate ribs, assist w/ lateral bending |
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Axillary nerve
Abducts, flexes, extends, and medially/laterally rotates humerus |
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suprascapular nerve (C5 & C6)
initiates abduction of humerus |
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suprascapular nerve (C5 & C6)
laterally rotates humerus |
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upper and lower subscapular nerves (C5, C6, C7)
medially rotates humerus |
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axillary nerve (C5 & C6)
laterally rotates humerus |
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lower subscapular nerve (C5 & C6)
adducts, extends and medially rotates humerus |
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lateral/medial pectoral nerves (C5-T1)
adducts, internally rotates and flexes humerus |
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lateral/medial pectoral nerves (C5 & C6)
protracts scapula, depresses shoulder |
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nerve to subclavius (C5)
stabilizes sternoclavicular joint |
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long thoracic nerve (C5, C6, C7)
protracts/laterally rotates scapula |
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accessory nerve (CNXI), sensory- C2 & C3
tilts head to side, extends neck, flexes cervical vertebrae, extends upper cervical vertebrae, elevates manubrium |
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| omohyoid (inferior belly) |
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Ansa cervicalis (C1-C3)
depresses, retracts and stabilizes hyoid bone |
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musculocutaneous nerve (C5 & C6)
Supinates forearm and, when it is supine flexes forearm
short head: resists dislocation of shoulder |
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Musculocutaneous nerve (C5 & C6)
flex/adduct arm |
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musculocutaneous (C5 & C6) and radial nerve (C5 & C7)
primary elbow flexor |
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radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)
long head: weak extensor and adductor of shoulder
all heads: primary elbow extensor |
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radial nerve (C6, C7, C8)
stabilizes/extends elbow |
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median nerve (C6-T1)
pronates/flexes elbow |
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median nerve (C6-T1)
flexion/radial deviation of wrist |
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ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
flexion/ulnar deviation of wrist |
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median nerve (C5-T1)
minimal flexion of wrist, tenses palmar skin |
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| flexor digitorum superficialis |
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median nerve (C6-T1)
flexes wrist and metacarpophalangeal/proximal interphalangeal joints digits 2-5 |
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| flexor digitorum profundus |
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medial 1/2: ulnar nerve (C8 & T1), lateral 1/2: anterior interosseous branch median nerve (C6-T1)
flexes wrist and digits at MP, PIP and distal interphalangeal joints digits 2-5 |
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anterior interosseous branch median nerve (C6-T1)
flexes thumb at MP & IP joints |
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anterior interosseous branch median nerve (C6-T1)
pronates forearm |
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radial nerve (C5-T1)
flexes elbow in midpronated position |
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| extensor carpi radialis longus |
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radial nerve (C5-T1)
extension/radial deviation of wrist |
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| extensor carpi radialis brevis |
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| deep branch radial nerve (C5-T1)extension/radial deviation of wrist |
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deep branch radial nerve (C5-T1)
extends wrist and digits 2-5 at MP, PIP and DIP joints |
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deep branch radial nerve (C5-T1)
extends 5th digit at MP, PIP and DIP joints |
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deep branch radial nerve (C5-T1)
extension/ulnar deviation of wrist |
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deep branch radial nerve (C5-T1)
strong supinator of forearm |
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| posterior interosseous nerve (C5-T1)abducts 1st digit |
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posterior interosseous nerve (C5-T1)
extends 1st digit at MP joint |
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posterior interosseous nerve (C5-T1)
extends 1st digit at MP & IP joint |
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posterior interosseous nerve (C5-T1)
extends wrist and 2nd digit |
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recurrent branch median nerve (C6-T1)
abducts thumb |
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recurrent branch median nerve (C6-T1)
flexes thumb |
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recurrent branch median nerve (C6-T1)
opposes thumb |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
laterally rotates 5th metacarpal at MCP joint |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
abducts 5th digit |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
abducts 5th digit |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
abducts 5th digit |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
flexes 5th digit |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
adducts thumb |
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median nerve (1 & 2), deep ulnar nerve (3 & 4)
flex digits 2-5 at MP joints, extend at IP joints |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 &T1)
adduct digits 2, 4 and 5 at MP joint, extend at IP joint |
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deep ulnar nerve (C8 & T1)
abduct digits 2, 3 & 4 at MCP joint, extend at IP joints |
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Term
| rectus capitis posterior minor |
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suboccipital nerve (C1)
laterally rotates head |
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| rectus capitis posterior major |
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suboccipital nerve (C1)
laterally rotates head |
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| obliquus capitis superior |
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suboccipital nerve (C1)
lateral flexion and extension of head |
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| obliquus capitis inferior |
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suboccipital nerve (C1)
lateral rotation of head |
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| anterior/posterior/middle scalenes |
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ventral primary rami C4-C8
lateral flexion of neck, elevate ribs |
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