Subclavian nerve
The subclavian nerve, also known as the nerve to the subclavius, is small branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. It contains axons from C5 and C6. The subclavian nerve innervates the subclavius muscle.
Subclavian nerve | |
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Details | |
From | upper trunk (C5-C6) of brachial plexus |
To | sometimes the accessory phrenic nerve |
Innervates | subclavius muscle |
Identifiers | |
Latin | nervus subclavius |
TA98 | A14.2.03.013 |
TA2 | 6412 |
FMA | 65280 |
Anatomical terms of neuroanatomy |
Structure
The subclavian nerve is a branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus.[1] It contains axons derived from the ventral rami of the C5 and C6 cervical spinal nerves.[1]
Variation
The subclavian nerve can variably give rise to a branch which innervates the diaphragm called the accessory phrenic nerve.[2] The accessory phrenic nerve may rather branch from the C4 or C6 segments or ansa cervicalis.[3] This nerve usually joins with the phrenic nerve before innervating the diaphragm, ventral to the subclavian vein.[4]
Function
The subclavian nerve innervates the subclavius muscle.[5]
Additional images
- Diagram of the brachial plexus. The subclavian nerve can be seen branching from where C5 and C6 join to form the upper trunk. (Label at top right).
- The right brachial plexus. The subclavian nerve is not visible, but the muscle it innervates called the subclavius can be seen underneath the clavicle.
References
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- Kayalioglu, Gulgun (2009-01-01), "Chapter 4 - The Spinal Nerves", in Watson, Charles; Paxinos, George; Kayalioglu, Gulgun (eds.), The Spinal Cord, San Diego: Academic Press, pp. 37–56, ISBN 978-0-12-374247-6, retrieved 2022-06-14
- Sharma, Manish S.; Loukas, Marios; Spinner, Robert J. (2011). "Accessory phrenic nerve: A rarely discussed common variation with clinical implications". Clinical Anatomy. 24 (5): 671–673. doi:10.1002/ca.21142. PMID 21374726. S2CID 20001098.
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