the axilla

Question 1

Structure of the axilla

Answer 1

Pyramid- shaped space between upper arm and side of the chest

Question 2

What does the axilla form

Answer 2

An important passage for nerves, blood vessels and lymphatic vessels travelling between root of neck and upper limb

Question 3

composition of the axilla

Answer 3

Wall
Apex
base

Question 4

Short notes of the Apex

Answer 4

Triangular, boundaries formed by 1st rib
superior border scapula and clavicle

Question 5

WALLS OF AXILLA: Anterior aspect

Answer 5

Pectoralis major and minor
Subclavius

Question 6

WALLS OF AXILLA: Medial aspect

Answer 6

Upper 5 ribs
intercostal spaces
covered by serratus anterior

Question 7

WALLS OF AXILLA: Lateral aspect

Answer 7

Coracobrachialis and biceps muscles in bicipital groove of humerus

Question 8

WALLS OF AXILLA: Posterior aspect

Answer 8

Subscapularis
latissimus dorsi
teres major

Question 9

Base of axilla

Answer 9

formed by the skin

stretching between the anterior and posterior walls of axilla

Question 10

Axillary artery

Answer 10

branches supply the upper limb

Question 11

Axillary vein

Answer 11

Its tributaries drain blood from the upper limb

Question 12

Lymph nodes

Answer 12

Groups of lymph nodes and vessels drain lymph from the upper limb breast and trunk

Question 13

Brachial Plexus of axilla

Answer 13

Cords and branches or nerves that supply the upper limb muscles

Question 14

Fat of axilla

Answer 14

Content of the axilla is surrounded by it