Axillary Artery

Question 1

Branches of 1st part

Answer 1

Superior Thoracic branch

Continues from subclavian artery

Question 2

Branches of 2nd part

Answer 2

Thoracoacromial branch

Lateral Thoracic branch

Question 3

Branches of 3rd part

Answer 3

Subscapular branch
Anterior circumflex humeral
Posterior circumflex humeral

Question 4

What does the superior thoracic branch supply?

Answer 4

1st two intercostal spaces

Question 5

What branches come from the thoracoacromial branch?

Answer 5

Clavicular, pectoral, deltoid & acromial branches

Question 6

Lateral thoracic branch runs with what nerve?

Answer 6

The long thoracic. Supplies the muscles it traverses (serratus anterior)

Question 7

The subscapular branch has which further branches?

Answer 7

Thoracodorsal and circumflex scapular branches

Question 8

Anterior circumflex humeral branch goes where?

Answer 8

Passes around surgical neck of humerus

Question 9

Where does the posterior circumflex humoral run?

Answer 9

With the axillary nerve through quadrangular space

Anastomoses with anterior circumflex branch