A 28-year-old motorcyclist sustains a severe traction injury to the right upper limb with the arm abducted and extended at the time of injury. Clinical examination reveals loss of abduction and external rotation of the shoulder, with preserved elbow flexion and wrist extension. Which nerve root(s) of the brachial plexus is/are most likely injured?
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