title: Don't forget the serratus.
abstract: Patients quadriplegic at the C6 level may not be considered candidates for independent transfers and weight shifting because of lack of primary shoulder depressors. However, we have observed that some quadriplegics have been able to use the serratus anterior for this latissimus dorsi function. We present an example of this technique, demonstrated by a patient with a complete C6 injury, and compare him with a subject with normal musculature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: N E
authors.initials: NE
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Merritt
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology*; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012540:Scapula / Q000503:physiopathology