Third Part of Axillary Nerve Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Extends from the lower border of the pectoralis
minor to the lower border of the teres major
2
Q
Anteriorly
A
The pectoralis major for a short distance; lower down the artery it is crossed by the medial root of the median nerve
3
Q
Posteriorly
A
The subscapularis, the latissimus dorsi, and the teres major. The axillary and radial nerves also lie behind the artery
4
Q
Laterally
A
The coracobrachialis, the biceps, and the humerus. The lateral root of the median and the musculocutaneous nerves also lie on the lateral side
5
Q
Medially
A
The ulnar nerve, the axillary vein, and the medial cutaneous nerve of the arm