movements of the upper limb (segmental nerve supply)
Last reviewed 01/2018
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- shoulder:
- abduction C5,6
- adduction C6,7,8
- lateral rotation C5
- medial rotation C6,7,8
- elbow:
- flexion C5,6
- extension C7,8
- radio-ulnar
- supination C6
- pronation C7,8
- wrist:
- flexion and extension C7,8
- fingers:
- long flexors and extensors C7,8
- hand: small muscle T1
shoulder movements (segmental supply)
elbow movements (segmental supply)