lecture 12: regional structures Flashcards
what is the base of the axilla
skin/fascia of armpit
WHat is the apex of the axilla
Posterior clavicle
Ø Superior scapula
Ø External border of 1st rib
what is the anterior wall of the axilla
ANTERIOR WALL:
Ø Pectoralis Major and Minor
Ø (Anterior Axillary Fold)
what is the posterior wall of the axilla
Subscapularis
Ø Teres Major / Latissimus Dorsi
Ø (Posterior Axillary Fold)
what is the median wall of the axilla
Ø Upper ribs
Ø Intercostal muscles
Ø Serratus Anterior
what is the lateral wall of the axilla
Bicipital Groove of Humerus
Ø (Biceps brachii, Coracobrachialis, Triceps brachii)
be able to label the axilla
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What are the contents of the AXILLa (6)
Axillary artery+ Axillary vein Brachial plexus and branches Fascia Lymph nodes Proximal part of Cephalic vein
What are the landmarks of the axilla
triangle space
qudrangle space
What are the latera, superior and inferior borders of the landmark of the triangle space
Lateral: Long head of
Triceps Brachii
• Superior: Teres Minor
• Inferior: Teres Major
what are the contents of the triangualr space
Branches of Suprascapular
nerve (Circumflex Scapular a.)
what are the borders of the quadrangular space
Lateral: Humerus
Medial: Long head of triceps brachii
• Superior: Teres Minor
• Inferior: Teres Majo
what are the contents of the quadrangular space
• Axillary nerve
• Posterior humeral
circumflex artery
BE able to locate the traigular and quadrangular space
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what are the boudaries of the cubital fossa (lateral medial apex and base)
Lateral: Brachioradialis
Medial: Pronator Teres
Apex: Where the 2 muscles meet
Base: Imaginary line across both epicondyles