After undergoing modified radical mastectomy for cancer of the right breast, a 52-year-old female teacher becomes aware that the medial end of her scapula becomes prominent in protraction movements at the shoulder. She also complains of some weakness in complete abduction of the same shoulder. What nerve was injured?
After undergoing modified radical mastectomy for cancer of the right breast, a 52-year-old female teacher becomes aware that the medial end of her scapula becomes prominent in protraction movements at the shoulder. She also complains of some weakness in complete abduction of the same shoulder. What nerve was injured?
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After undergoing modified radical mastectomy for cancer of the right breast, a 52-year-old female teacher becomes aware that the medial end of her scapula becomes prominent in protraction movements at the shoulder. She also complains of some weakness in complete abduction of the same shoulder. What nerve was injured?
β Correct Answer: A. Long thoracic
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