Axilla Flashcards
Anterior fold?
Pectoralis major
Posterior fold?
Latissmus Doris
Teres major
axillary artery 1st part
Superior thoracic art.
Axillary artery 2 part.
Thoracoacromial art.
Lateral thoracic art.
Contents of axilla
Axillary vein
Axillary artery
Axillary lymph nodes
Axillary nerve
Long thoracic nerve
Cords of brachial plexus
Axillary tail of female breast
Apex location?
Medial 1st rib
Posterior: superior border of scapula
Anterior: 1/3 clavicle
Base of apex contents?
Axillary skin
Axillary fascia
Post wall of axilla?
Latissimus dorsi
Teres major
Subscapularis
Ant wall of axilla?
Pectoral major
Pectoral minor
Subclavius
Lateral wall of axilla?
Upper head of humerus
Carcobrachialis
Short bicep head
Medial wall of axilla?
Upper 5 digits of the ribs
Upper serratus anterior
Intercostal muscles between ribs
Axillary artery pt 3?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Subcapular artery