Subclavian nerve

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
FromUpper trunk (C5-C6) of brachial plexus
ToSometimes the accessory phrenic nerve
InnervatesSubclavius muscle
Identifiers
Latinnervus subclavius
TA98A14.2.03.013
TA26412
FMA65280
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.

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