lecture 10: axilla and upper limb vasculature Flashcards
what is the function of the axilla
funnels vessels and nerves from the neck to the upper limb
where is the only entering of vessels into the UE
the axilla
what is the superior border of the axilla
clavicle, scapula and 1st rib
what is the inferior border/base of the axilla
axillary skin, fascia at the lower borders of the pectorals major, heres major/lat doors
what makes up the posterior wall of the axilla
subscapularis m, teres makor and lat dorsi
what makes up the medial wall of the axilal
serrates anterior
what makes us the anterior wall of the axilla
pectorals major and minor muscles
what makes the lateral wall of the axilla
humerus (inter tub groove)
be able to know the borders of the axilla .
what does the axillary sheath contain
axillary artery, vein and brachial plexus
what tendons pass through the axilla
tendons of biceps brachii and coracobrachialis
true or false: axilla does not have adipose tissue
false, it does
true or false: serrates anterior makes up the medial wall of the axilla
true
does the subscapularis make ip the posterior or anterior wall of the axilla
posterior
what lymph nodes are found i the axilla
axillary lymph nodes
pec major and minor make up what wall of the axilla
anterior
what are the contents of the axilla
1) axillary sheath (axillary a, v and brachial plexus)
2) axillary lymph nodes
3) tendons of the biceps brachii and coracobrach)
4) adipose tissue
what are the 3 vasculature of the axilla and upper limb (UL)
subclavian
axillary artery
brachial artery
where does the subclass exit through
the thoracic inlet
where is the subclavian artery locatied
under the clavicle
what is the first major early branch of the aorta
subclavian
when does the subclav become the axillary artery
after passing under the calvicle
true or false: axilary is divided into 3 parts
true
where is the 1st section of the axillary artery
before the pec minor