Lateral pectoral nerve
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The lateral pectoral nerve (also known as the lateral anterior thoracic nerve) arises from the lateral cord of the brachial plexus,[1][2] and through it from the C5-7.[1][2]
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Lateral pectoral nerve | |
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Details | |
From | Lateral cord |
Innervates | Pectoralis major |
Identifiers | |
Latin | nervus pectoralis lateralis |
TA98 | A14.2.03.018 |
TA2 | 6419 |
FMA | 65296 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
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It passes across the axillary artery and vein,[3] pierces the clavipectoral (coracoclavicular) fascia, and enters the deep surface of the pectoralis major to innervate it.[1][4]