A football player is examined by the team physician following a shoulder injury during a game. Preliminary x-ray films show an inferior dislocation of the humerus. On further examination, there is weakness in lateral rotation and abduction of the arm.The nerve most likely affected is the?

A football player is examined by the team physician following a shoulder injury during a game. Preliminary x-ray films show an inferior dislocation of the humerus. On further examination, there is weakness in lateral rotation and abduction of the arm.The nerve most likely affected is the?



(A)Axillary
(B)Dorsal scapular
(C)Radial
(D)Suprascapular
(E)Thoracodorsal

Answer: A: Axillary


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