| Nerve: Dorsal scapular nerve | |
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| The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. (Dorsalis scapulae labeled at left, second from top.) | |
| Latin | nervus dorsalis scapulae |
| Gray's | subject #210 932 |
| Innervates | rhomboid minor, rhomboid major, levator scapulae |
| From | C5 of brachial plexus |
The dorsal scapular nerve arises from the brachial plexus, usually from the plexus root (anterior/ventral ramus) of C5.
It provides motor innervation to the rhomboid muscles, which pull the scapula towards the spine and levator scapulae muscle, which elevates the scapula.
See also
Additional images
 Brachial plexus |
External links
- Duke Orthopedics dorsal_scapular_nerve
- Dorsal+scapular+nerve at eMedicine Dictionary
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