Axilla

Question 1

List the muscles that make up the anterior border of the axilla

Answer 1

Pectoralis major

Pectoralis minor

Question 2

What is the nerve supply to pectoralis major?

Answer 2

Brachial plexus

Question 3

Which movements does pectoralis major enable?

Answer 3

Arm: adduction, flexion, internal rotation

Question 4

What is the nerve supply to pectoralis minor?

Answer 4

Brachial plexus

Question 5

Name the muscle that makes up the medial border of the axilla

Answer 5

Serratus anterior

Question 6

What is the nerve supply to serratus anterior?

Answer 6

Long thoracic nerve

Question 7

Name the muscle that makes up the posterior border of the axilla

Answer 7

Teres major

Question 8

What is the nerve supply to teres major?

Answer 8

Brachial plexus

Question 9

Which movements does teres major enable?

Answer 9

Arm: adduction, internal rotation

Question 10

Which vein is located at the lower border of the axilla?

Answer 10

Axillary vein

Question 11

What is the insertion of pectoralis minor?

Answer 11

Ribs 3-5