Which of the following nerves innervates the deltoid muscle?
Correct Answer: Axillary
Description: The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscle, as well as provides sensation over the lateral pa of the arm.The dorsal scapular nerve innervates the rhomboids and levator scapulae muscles.The long thoracic nerve innervates the serratus anterior. Injury to this results in winging of the scapula.The suprascapular nerve innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscle.
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