Subclavian nerve | |
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![]() Diagram of the right brachial plexus. Subclavian nerve labelled at top right. | |
![]() The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. Subclavian nerve not visible. | |
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 |
The subclavian nerve, also known as the nerve to the subclavius, is a small branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. It contains axons from C5 and C6. It innervates the subclavius muscle.