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Long (posterior) Thoracic Nerve (External Respiratory Nerve of Bell)
Abstract
The following variations occur in the origin of this nerve. A contribution has been reported from the fourth cervical and from the fifth cervical nerve, which may not join the main trunk of the nerve but pass directly to the upper digitations of m. serratus anterior. The root from the seventh cervical nerve may be missing. An additional root from the eighth cervical nerve has been reported. Infrequently, the long thoracic nerve does not pass through scalenus medius and the nerve trunk is formed over the first rib. Hence, the upper part may pass throught the axilla unattached to the fascia.
The following variations occur in the origin of this nerve. A contribution has been reported from the fourth cervical and from the fifth cervical nerve, which may not join the main trunk of the nerve but pass directly to the upper digitations of m. serratus anterior.
The root from the seventh cervical nerve may be missing. An additional root from the eighth cervical nerve has been reported. Infrequently, the long thoracic nerve does not pass through scalenus medius and the nerve trunk is formed over the first rib. Hence, the upper part may pass throught the axilla unattached to the fascia.
The nerve is usually formed of the fifth, sixth, and seventh cervical nerves; the first two pierce m. scalenus medius while the seventh passes in front of that muscle.
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Anatomical classification
- Systems:
- Nervous system
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