1
Q
What is the axilla?
A
a pyrimadal interval between the arm and chest wall. Contains the axillary artery/vein/lymph nodes/ brachial plexus and cephalic vein.
2
Q
What is the posterior wall of the axilla?
A
Subscapularis, teres Major, latissimus dorsi
3
Q
What is the anterior wall of the axilla?
A
pec major, pec minor, and subclavius
4
Q
What is the medial wall of the axilla?
A
Serratus anterior and intercostal muscles
5
Q
What is the lateral wall of the axilla?
A
coracobrachialis and biceps brachii
6
Q
What is the apex (inlet) of the axilla?
A
Posterior border of the clavicle, superior border of the scapula, and the lateral margin of the 1st rib
Gross Anatomy
flashcards
Decks in class (34)
# Cards
-
Superficial Back Muscles53
-
Exam 136
-
Skull5
-
Clavicle9
-
Features Of Vertebrae5
-
Scapula15
-
Middle Back Muscles8
-
Deep Back Muscles56
-
(Easier) Origin And insertion For Deep Back Muscles5
-
Rotator Cuff Muscles23
-
Suboccipital Muscles1
-
Types Of Joints26
-
Upper Extremity Muscles23
-
Spaces7
-
Vertebral joints and ligaments22
-
Cervical vertebrae5
-
Thoracic vertebrae info14
-
Spinal Cord in depth24
-
Brachial Plexus19
-
Upper Extremity Nerves4
-
Muscles Of The Posterior Compartment Of The Arm13
-
Muscles Of The Anterior Compartment Of The Arm13
-
Cubital Fossa5
-
Axilla6
-
Axillary Artery8
-
Dorsal Forearm Muscles23
-
ANATOMICAL SNUFF BOX4
-
Radial Nerve Info And Path21
-
Ulnar Nerve Info And Path8
-
Musculocutaneous Nerve Info And Path5
-
Cephalic And Basilic VEINS Info And Path4
-
Median Nerve Info And Path6
-
Arteries Of The Forearm And Hand2
-
Hand45
