Dorsal scapular nerve
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{{Infobox Nerve |
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Latin = nervus dorsalis scapulae |
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Caption = The right [[brachial plexus]] with its short branches, viewed from in front. (Dorsalis scapulae labeled at left, second from top.) |
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Innervates = [[rhomboid minor muscle|rhomboid minor]], [[rhomboid major muscle|rhomboid major]], [[Levator scapulae muscle|levator scapulae muscle|levator scapulae]] |
BranchFrom = C5 of [[brachial plexus]] |
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DorlandsPre = n_05 |
DorlandsSuf = 12565730 |
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The '''dorsal scapular nerve''' arises from the [[brachial plexus]], usually from the plexus root ([[anterior ramus]]) of C5.
It provides motor innervation to the [[rhomboid muscle]]s, which pull the [[scapula]] towards the spine and [[levator scapulae muscle]], which elevates the scapula.
==See also==
* [[Dorsal scapular artery]]
==Additional images==
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Image:Brachial plexus.svg|Brachial plexus
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==External links==
* {{DukeOrtho|dorsal_scapular_nerve}}
* {{eMedicineDictionary|Dorsal+scapular+nerve}}
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{{Brachial plexus}}
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