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Which nerve injury is associated with medial scapular winging?
Which nerve injury is associated with medial scapular winging?
What muscle is commonly weak in lateral scapular winging?
What muscle is commonly weak in lateral scapular winging?
Which physical exam test involves arm flexion against a wall for medial winging?
Which physical exam test involves arm flexion against a wall for medial winging?
In lateral scapular winging, how is the position of the scapula altered?
In lateral scapular winging, how is the position of the scapula altered?
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Which of the following is NOT associated with medial scapular winging?
Which of the following is NOT associated with medial scapular winging?
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Study Notes
Medial Scapular Winging
- Injured Nerve: Long Thoracic Nerve
- Muscle Palsy: Serratus Anterior
- Physical Exam: Arm flexion push-up against a wall
- Scapular Position: Entire medial scapula displaced
Lateral Scapular Winging
- Injured Nerve: Spinal Accessory Nerve
- Muscle Palsy: Trapezius
- Physical Exam: Arm abduction, external rotation against resistance. Arm extension against resistance while patient's hands on the hips
- Scapular Position: Superior and Inferior angle more laterally displaced
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Test your knowledge on medial and lateral scapular winging, detailing the associated nerve injuries, muscle palsies, and physical examination techniques. Understand the clinical significance and scapular positions related to various nerve injuries.
