Axilla Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
Boundaries 6
A
Anterior wall
Posterior wall
Medial wall
Lateral wall
Apex
Base
2
Q
Anterior wall
A
Pectoralis major
Subclavius muscle
Clavipectoral fascia
Pectoralis minor
3
Q
Posterior wall
A
Latissmus dorsi
Teres major
Subscapularis
4
Q
Medial wall
A
Serratus anterior muscle
5
Q
Lateral wall
A
Intertubercular sulcus of humerus
Coracobrachialis
Short head biceps brachii
6
Q
Apex ( cervicoaxillary canal )
A
Ant. - posterior border of clavicle
Med. - outer border 1st rib
Post. - upper border of scapula
7
Q
Base
A
Axillary fascia
8
Q
Contents (“4ACTF”)
A
Axillary artery
Axillary veins
Cords of brachial plexus
Axillary lymph nodes
Fibrofatty tissue
Thoracic & intercostal nerves
Axillary tail of breast
9
Q
Applied Anatomy
A
Axillary abscess
Lymphadenopathy
Boils
Axillary pulse
