serratus anterior muscle strength test

The anterior serratus muscle strength test is a method to check whether the muscle has sputum and sputum. The main function of the anterior serratus is that the scapula is close to the chest wall when the muscle is fully contracted. In this tendon, the lower corner of the shoulder blade leaves the chest wall and is "winged shoulder deformity". In this tendon, the lower corner of the scapula leaves the chest wall, showing a "winged shoulder deformity", which is a sign of paralysis of the long thoracic nerve (derived from the cervical spinal cord 5-7). Basic Information Specialist classification: neurological examination classification: neuroelectrophysiology Applicable gender: whether men and women apply fasting: not fasting Reminder: Patients with injuries or disabilities in the arm or palm should not do this check. Normal value Normally, the spine edges of the shoulder blades on both sides cling to the chest wall. Clinical significance Abnormal results The main function of the serratus muscle is to make the shoulder blade close to the chest wall when the muscle is fully contracted. In this tendon, the lower corner of the scapula leaves the chest wall, showing a "winged shoulder deformity", which is a sign of paralysis of the long thoracic nerve (derived from the cervical spinal cord 5-7). People who need to be examined: patients with anterior serratus. Precautions Contraindications before inspection: Choose a smooth wall before inspection. A wall that is too rough or uneven will scratch the palm of your hand. Requirements for inspection: Do not use excessive force to injure your arm when pushing your palm against the wall. Inspection process The patient is standing, and when he checks, his hands are stretched forward and pushed against the wall with the palm of his hand. Normally, the spine edges of the shoulder blades on both sides cling to the chest wall. Not suitable for the crowd A patient with an injured or disabled arm or palm. Adverse reactions and risks May cause muscle soreness.

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