Axilla Flashcards

1
Q

Pyramidal space b/w the upper part of arm and side of chest wall, bounded in front and behind by axillary folds.

A

Axilla.

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2
Q

Anterior axillary fold is formed by.

A

Lower border of pectoralis major muscle.

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3
Q

Posterior axillary fold is formed by.

A

Tendon of latissimusdorsi and there’s major.

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4
Q

Main artery of upper limb.

A

Axillary artery.

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5
Q

Which muscle divides axillary artery into 3 parts.

A

Pectoralis minor.

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6
Q

Cords of brachial plexus are wrapped around.

A

Second part of axillary artery.

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7
Q

The largest branch of axillary artery.

A

Subscapular artery.

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8
Q

Arterial anastomosis is formed by.

A

First part of subclavian and third part of axillary artery.

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9
Q

Vein formed by the union of the basilic vein and venae comitantes of brachial artery.

A

Axillary vein.

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10
Q

Axillary tail of Spence is in contact with.

A

Pectoral group of lymph nodes.

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11
Q

The plexus of nerves formed by the anterior rami of lower four cervical and first thoracic (C5-C8 and T1) spinal nerves with little contribution from C4 and T2.

A

Brachial plexus.

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