Sonoanatomy revisited: the long thoracic nerve
Language English Country Romania Media print
Document type Journal Article, Review
PubMed
31476216
DOI
10.11152/mu-1952
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Thoracic Nerves diagnostic imaging MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases diagnostic imaging MeSH
- Ultrasonography methods MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
The long thoracic nerve (LTN) arises from the C5, C6 and C7 roots and innervates the serratus anterior muscle. Scapular winging is the landmark manifestation of LTN neuropathy and may develop after an accidental injury during selective cervical nerve root or inter-scalene brachial plexus blocks. Although its sonoanatomy has been described in the previous literature, how to gradually identify the entire nerve course has rarely been discussed. In this regard, the present paper aims to elaborate the scanning method of the LTN from its origin to its distal segment.
Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Hacettepe University Medical School Ankara Turkey
Institute of Anatomy Charles University 1st Faculty of Medicine Prague Czech Republic
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