Axillary and Brachial Blood Vessels

Question 1

where does the axillary artery start

Answer 1

lateral border of the first rib as continuation of the subclavian artery.

Question 2

where does the axillary artery end

Answer 2

the lower border of teres major muscle ,then becomes brachial artery.

Question 3

what is the name of the first part of the artery

Answer 3

Superior thoracic artery

Question 4

where does the superior thoracic artery supply

Answer 4

It supplies upper regions of the medial and anterior axillary walls.

Question 5

the second part is divided into 2 parts what are the names

Answer 5

Lateral thoracic artery

Thoraco -acromial artery

Question 6

what does the lateral thoracic artery supply

Answer 6

supplies the medial and anterior axillary walls & the breast in women.

Question 7

what does the Thoraco -acromial artery supply

Answer 7

supplies the anterior axillary wall.

Question 8

the 3rd part is divided into 3 what are the names

Answer 8

Subscapular artery
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery:

Question 9

what does the subscapular artery supply

Answer 9

major blood supply to the posterior wall of the axilla and scapular region.

Question 10

what does the circumflex humeral arteries supply

Answer 10

Circumflex humeral arteries supply shoulder joint

Question 11

where does the basilic vein originate

Answer 11

Originates from the dorsal venous network of the hand and ascends the medial aspect of the upper limb.

Question 12

where does the basilic vein end

Answer 12

At the lower border of the teres major, the vein moves deep into the arm; where it combines with the brachial veins to from the axillary vein.

Question 13

where does the cephalic vein start

Answer 13

Arises from the dorsal venous network of the hand. It ascends the antero-lateral aspect of the upper limb

Question 14

where does the cephalic vein end

Answer 14

At the shoulder region, the cephalic vein travels between the deltoid and pectoralis major muscles (in the deltopectoral groove), and enters the axilla by penetrating deep fascia > draining into axillary vein

Question 15

where does the cephalic and basilic vein connect

Answer 15

connected at the elbow by the median cubital vein.

Question 16

where does the axillary vein begin

Answer 16

lower border of the teres major muscle as a continuation of the basilic vein.

Question 17

where does the axillary vein end

Answer 17

lateral border of rib I as the subclavian vein

Question 18

where does the brachial artery start

Answer 18

begins as a continuation of the axillary artery at the lower border of the teres major muscle.

Question 19

where does the brachial artery end

Answer 19

just at the neck of radius where it divides into the radial and ulnar arteries.

Question 20

the profunda brachii artery isa branch of the brachial artery, what does it supply

Answer 20

supplies the posterior compartment of the arm

Question 21

what are the two terminal branches of the brachial artery

Answer 21

radial and ulnar arteries