Axillary neuropathy

Evidence-based neurology checklist on axillary neuropathy: Anatomy The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscle It has anterior and posterior branches Causes Clinical features Treatment Synonym

Anatomy

  • The axillary nerve innervates the deltoid muscle
  • It has anterior and posterior branches

Causes

Clinical features

Treatment

Synonym

References

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