Upper limb: CLINICAL: Happens when serratus anterior m. is paralyzed due to damage of long thoracic n.
Result: medial border and inferior angle of scapula is pulled away from
thoracic wall.
elevation of upper limb is not possible above horizontal line

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Happens when serratus anterior m. is paralyzed due to damage of long thoracic n.
Result: medial border and inferior angle of scapula is pulled away from 
            thoracic wall.
            elevation of upper limb is not possible above horizontal line

Cecylia Ambroży · Accepted Answer

Winged scapula

Upper limb: CLINICAL

Happens when serratus anterior m. is paralyzed due to damage of long thoracic n. Result: medial border and inferior angle of scapula is pulled away from thoracic wall. elevation of upper limb is not possible above horizontal line

Winged scapula

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