The Shoulder

Test for the long thoracic nerve

Execution:

The patient is prone lying and tries to push his upper body up.

In paralysis of the long thoracic nerve the serratus anterior is completely weak and the medial border of the scapula is pushed away from the thoracic cage (scapular winging).

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