Axillary Vein

Axillary Vein

Question 1. Describe the axillary vein briefly.
Answer.

Axillary Vein Source and extent

• Axillary Vein begins at the lower border of the teres major by the union of the basilic vein and the venae comitantes of the brachial artery.
• Axillary Vein runs upwards and medially to continue as the subclavian vein at the outer border of the 1st rib.

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Axillary Vein  Tributaries

• Veins corresponding to the branches of the axillary artery, i.e., lateral thoracic, subscapular, etc.
• Cephalic vein.

Axillary Vein  Applied Anatomy

Spontaneous thrombosis of the axillary vein may occasionally occur following unaccustomed movements of the arm at the shoulder joint.

Question 5. Describe the arterial anastomosis around scapula.
Answer.

The arterial anastomosis around the scapula is formed between the branches of the first part of the subclavian artery and the branches of the third part of the axillary artery.

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The following branches from the first part of the subclavian artery and the third part of the axillary artery take part in this anastomosis:

Arterial Anastomosis: Clinical Importance

This anastomosis around the scapula provides collateral channels to ensure adequate circulation to the upper limb in case the subclavian artery or axillary artery is blocked anywhere between the first part of the subclavian artery and the third part of the axillary artery.