axilla Flashcards
what shape is the axilla
pyramidal
what structure forms lateral border of axilla
intertubecular sulcus
what primary muscle makes medial wall of axilla
serrates anteriror
what muscles make up the anterior wall of axilla
pectoralis minor and major
the axilla primarily contains which part of the brachial plexus
cords
what are the 4 structures that pass through the axila
- axillary artery and vein
- lymphatic drainage of breast and upper limb
- brachial plexus
why should the contralateral breast be checked from lymph node enlargement too
to assess for contralateral spread via parasternal nodes
what is claudication
muscle pain arising from insufficient blood flow to a muscle to supply it with the oxygen it needs upon exertion
if there is a coronary blockage, which artery can be re-routed to wards coronary vessels
mammary artery
(arterial supply to sternum can be maintained by other arteries and is rarely a problem)
