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Axilla Flashcards

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What are the boundaries of the axillary region?

A

Anterior boundary: Pec major and minor

Medial boundary: Serratus anterior

Lateral boundary: Interventricular suculus (groove) of humerus

Posterior boundary: Scapula and musculature (Subscapularis, Latissimus, and Teres minor)

Apex: clavicle

Base: Axillary fascia

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What is the origin of the axillary sheath?

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Fascia from the scalenus antrior and scalenus medius

It is continuous with parts of the clavipectoral fascia

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What are the contents of the axillary sheath?

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Axillary artery

Axillary vein

Brachial plexus

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What are the 3 parts of the axillary artery?

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First part: Superior Thoracic Artery

Second part: Thoracoacromial trunk and Lateral Thoracic Artery

Third part: Subscapular trunk, Anterior circumflex humeral artery, and posterior circumflex humeral artery

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