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6. Anatomy of Axilla: Boundaries and Contents

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝗙𝐨𝐫 𝗠𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝗜𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝗛𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 👩‍⚕‍ 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝗠𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞💉🩺💊 📌𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 :   / clinical.learning   2. Anatomy of Axilla: Boundaries and Contents ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The axilla, commonly known as the armpit, is a vital area of the upper limb that serves as a passageway for nerves, blood vessels, and lymphatic structures. It is bordered by several key structures: superiorly by the clavicle and the first rib, medially by the serratus anterior muscle, laterally by the humerus and the biceps brachii, posteriorly by the subscapularis and latissimus dorsi muscles, and anteriorly by the pectoralis major and minor muscles 🏋️‍♀️. The apex of the axilla is the point where the cervical region meets the upper limb, while the base of the axilla is formed by the skin and fascia that cover the area 🌐. The contents of the axilla are critical for the function of the upper limb, including the brachial plexus, which provides motor and sensory innervation to the arm 🧠🤲, the axillary artery and vein that supply blood to the upper limb 💉💪, and the lymph nodes which play a key role in immune defense 🦠🛡️. These structures are protected by a complex network of muscles and connective tissues, making the axilla both an important anatomical and functional region 👩‍⚕️⚙️. Understanding the anatomy of the axilla is essential for procedures like axillary lymph node dissection 🏥, and for diagnosing conditions such as axillary artery aneurysms or brachial plexus injuries 🔬🩺. The axilla also plays a role in the drainage of lymph from the breast, which makes it clinically significant in breast cancer and metastasis assessments 🎗️💔. Awareness of this region’s boundaries and contents is crucial for medical professionals in both diagnostic and surgical practices 👨‍⚕️🔪. #AxillaAnatomy #UpperLimb #BrachialPlexus #AxillaryArtery #AxillaryVein #LymphaticSystem #MedicalEducation #AnatomyStudy #BreastCancer #SurgicalAnatomy #MBBS #USMLE #NEETPG #AnatomyForMedStudents #LymphNodes #AxillaryRegion