Medical MCQ-After radical mastectomy there was injury to the long thoracic nerve. The integrity of the nerve can be tested at the bedside by asking the patient to:-

After radical mastectomy there was injury to the long thoracic nerve. The integrity of the nerve can be tested at the bedside by asking the patient to:-

Shrug the shoulders

Raise the arm above the head on the affected side

Touch the opposite shoulder

Lift a heavy object from the ground

Question Category:

Anatomy

Correct Answer:

Raise the arm above the head on the affected side

Description:

Nerve Muscle Movement long thoracic nerve serratus anterior overhead abduction. spinal accessory nerve trapezius Shrugging of shoulder Lateral and medial pectoral nerves Pectoralis major touching the opposite shoulder.

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