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Lower subscapular nerve

The lower subscapular nerve (alternatively, inferior subscapular nerve) is a nerve that supplies the lower part of the subscapularis muscle, and also supplies the teres major muscle.Brachial plexusThe right brachial plexus (infraclavicular portion) in the axillary fossa; viewed from below and in front.Brachial plexus with courses of spinal nerves shown The lower subscapular nerve (alternatively, inferior subscapular nerve) is a nerve that supplies the lower part of the subscapularis muscle, and also supplies the teres major muscle. It consists of fibres from C5-6 spinal nerves. It branches from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus.

[ "Posterior cord", "Axillary nerve", "Subscapularis muscle", "Upper subscapular nerve" ]
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