Axilla Flashcards
1
Q
Axilla location
A
- inferior to glenohumeral joint
- junction between arm & thorax
2
Q
what happen to size of axilla when arm is abducted
A
decreases in size
3
Q
anterior axillary boundary
A
- pectoralis major
- Pectoralis minor
- clavipectoral fascia
- subclavius
4
Q
posterior axillary boundaries
A
- subscapularis
- teres major
- latissimus dorsie
5
Q
medial axillary boundaries
A
- serratus anterior
- upper ribs
- intercostal muscles and associated intercostal spaces
6
Q
lateral axillary boundary
A
- intertubercular/bicipital groove
7
Q
base axillary boundary
A
- axillary fascia
- skin
8
Q
apex axillary boundary
A
- superior border of scapula
- 1st rib
- clavicle
9
Q
Clavipectoral triangle location
A
anterior axillary wall
10
Q
clavipectoral triangle borders
A
- pectoralis major
- deltoid
- clavicle
11
Q
contents of clavipectoral triangle
A
pectoral nerves and cephalic vein
12
Q
quadrangular space location
A
posterior axillary wall
13
Q
quadrangular space borders
A
- teres major
- teres minor
- triceps
- surgical neck
- humerus
14
Q
quadrangular space contents
A
- axillary nerve and posterior circumflex humeral arteries
15
Q
axillary blood vessels
A
- axillary artery and branches
- axillary vein and tributaries
