Upper Limb - Axilla + Cubital Fossa

Question 1

What forms the apex of the axilla ?

Answer 1

Clavical anteriorly
Scapula posteriorly
First rib medially

Question 2

What forms the base of the Axilla ?

Answer 2

Serratus anterior

+ the arm ( pes major, lats, teres major)

Question 3

What forms the anterior wall of the axilla ?

Answer 3

Clavical
Subclavius
Pec major minor

Question 4

What forms the medial wall of the axilla ?

Answer 4

Upper 5 ribs
Intercostal muscles
Serratus anterior

Question 5

What forms the Lateral wall of the Axilla?

Answer 5

Bicipital groove (long head of biceps tendon)

Question 6

What is found in the axilla?

Answer 6

Brachial plexus
Axillary arteries and veins
Axillary lymph vessel and nodes

Question 7

What forms the Cubital fossa?

Answer 7

Medial and lateral epicondyle
Brachioradialis (lateral)
Pronator teres (medial)

Question 8

What superficial structures are found in the cubital fossa?

Answer 8

Cephalon/basilic veins
Median cubital vein
Lateral cutaneous nerve of forearm
Medial cutaneous nerve of forearm

Question 9

What deep structures are found in the cubital fossa?

Answer 9

Median nerve 
Brachial artery 
Biceps brachii tendon 
Radial nerve 
Ulnar nerve