Axilary Artery

Question 1

Source & Extend

Answer 1

-Cont. Of subclavian a. Into axilla
Extend-
border 1st rib _ inf. border teres major

Question 2

Parts ( divided by Pectoralis minor )

Answer 2

1st - proximal to m.
2nd - behind m.
3rd - distal to m.

Question 3

Branches (6)

Answer 3

1st - ¹superior thoracic a.
2nd - ¹thoracoacromial a.
²lateral thoracic a.
3rd - ¹subscapular a.
²ant. circumflex humeral a.
³post. circumflex humeral a.

Question 4

Applied Anatomy

Answer 4

Compressed against the upper part of shaft of humerus