Subclavian nerve
The subclavian nerve, also known as the nerve to the subclavius, is small branch of the upper trunk of the brachial plexus. It contains axons from C5 and C6. It innervates the subclavius muscle.
| Subclavian nerve | |
|---|---|
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 | |
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