All of the following features can be observed after the injury to axillary nerve, except

All of the following features can be observed after the injury to axillary nerve, except –

A. Loss of rounded contour of shoulder

B. Loss of sensation along lateral side of upper arm

C. Loss of overhead abduction

D. Atrophy of deltoid muscle

Correct Answer: Loss of overhead abduction

Description: Muscles responsible for abduction of the shoulder joint - Supraspinatus- first 15 degrees of abduction - Deltoid (Acromial fibers) - it is responsible for abduction from 15 to 90 degrees. It does not take part in overhead abduction. - Trapezius and serratus anterior- They are responsible for upward rotation of the glenoid cavity. And thus helps in abduction over 90 degrees.

Category: Anatomy

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