Winging of scapula is due to which of these conditions?
Correct Answer: Long thoracic nerve palsy
Description: Winging of scapula is due to the paralysis of Serratus anterior muscle which is supplied by long thoracic nerve . Long thoraic nerve damage causes paralysis of Serratus muscle. FEATURES: 1)Medial border of the bone becomes unduly prominent 2)Arm cannot be abducted 90 degrees. REF:B D Chaurasia 7th edition Page no: 45. Figure :3.9,page no:38-Vishram Singh - upper limb& thorax, 2nd edition
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