1. Each thoracic nerve T1-T12 originates from below each corresponding thoracic vertebra. 2. The thoracic nerves are the twelve spinal nerves emerging from the thoracic vertebrae. 3. Anterior divisions : The intercostal nerves come from thoracic nerves T1-T11, and run between the ribs. 4. It is formed by the thoracic nerve . 5. The long thoracic nerve traverses this passageway in addition to axillary blood vessels and the brachial plexus. 6. He then sustained a traction injury to the long thoracic nerve in his right shoulder during rehab. 7. He was making his comeback in spring training when the thoracic nerve in his shoulder " shut down ." 8. We anticipated that the elbow and long thoracic nerve would respond favorably to rest of a two to three month period, 9. It begins caudally at the level of the second or third lumbar nerve, and reaches its maximum size opposite the twelfth thoracic nerve . 10. Above the level of the eight thoracic nerve its size diminishes, and the column ends opposite the last cervical or first thoracic nerve .