Suprascapular Nerve

Suprascapular Nerve

Key Points:
• Innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
• Originates from roots C4, C5, C6.
EXAMINATION
Physical examination of the suprascapular nerve includes the motor examination of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
 
Detailed Examination Links:
Supraspinatus
 
Infraspinatus
Summarized Examination: Coming Soon
 
Pathological Findings: Coming Soon
Clinical Relevance: Coming Soon
 
Relevant Anatomy:
Innervation
• Roots: C4, C5, C6.
• Nerve: Suprascapular nerve.
• Muscles Innervated: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus.
• Route:
• C5, C6 → superior trunk → suprascapular nerve → supraspinatus.
• C(4), C5, C6 → superior trunk → suprascapular nerve → infraspinatus.

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Suprascapular Nerve

Key Points:
• Innervates the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
• Originates from roots C4, C5, C6.
EXAMINATION
Physical examination of the suprascapular nerve includes the motor examination of the supraspinatus and infraspinatus muscles.
 
Detailed Examination Links:
Supraspinatus
 
Infraspinatus
Summarized Examination: Coming Soon
 
Pathological Findings: Coming Soon
Clinical Relevance: Coming Soon
 
Relevant Anatomy:
Innervation
• Roots: C4, C5, C6.
• Nerve: Suprascapular nerve.
• Muscles Innervated: Supraspinatus, infraspinatus.
• Route:
• C5, C6 → superior trunk → suprascapular nerve → supraspinatus.
• C(4), C5, C6 → superior trunk → suprascapular nerve → infraspinatus.

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