Damage to which of the following nerve result in winging of scapula?
Correct Answer: Long thoracic nerve
Description: Long thoracic nerve branches from the C5-C7 roots. It descends posteriorly to the roots of the plexus and the axillary aery and along the lateral surface of the serratus anterior muscle, with the lateral thoracic aery. It is one of the few nerves found superficial to the serratus anterior muscle. Damage to this nerve cause winging of the scapula.
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