Upper Limb

Clavipectoral Fascia Question 1. Write a short note on the clavipectoral fascia. Answer. The clavipectoral fascia is the strong fascial sheet deep to the pectoralis major muscle. It extends from the clavicle above to the axillary fascia below. Clavipectoral Fascia Attachments Medial: Medially, it fuses with the anterior intercostal membrane of the upper two … [Read more...] about Clavipectoral Fascia

The Axillary Region Question 1. Enumerate the structures piercing the clavipectoral fascia. Answer. Clavipectoral fascia is pierced by four structures: Lateral pectoral nerve Thoracoacromial artery Cephalic vein Lymphatics from the infraclavicular nodes and the deep part of the breast to an apical group of axillary lymph nodes Axilla The axilla is a … [Read more...] about The Axillary Region

Brachial Plexus Question 1. Describe the brachial plexus under the following headings: (a) formation, (b) components, (c) location, (d) branches, and (e) applied anatomy. Answer. Brachial Plexus Formation  "Understanding the brachial plexus through FAQs: Composition, functions, and uses explained" Brachial Plexus is formed by the ventral primary rami of C5, C6, C7, C8, … [Read more...] about Brachial Plexus

Axillary Artery Question 1. Describe the axillary artery briefly. Answer. Axillary Artery Source and extent Axillary Artery is a continuation of the subclavian artery into the axilla. Axillary Artery extends from the outer border of the 1st rib to the inferior border of the teres major. "Understanding the axillary artery through FAQs: Anatomy, branches, and … [Read more...] about Axillary Artery

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 … [Read more...] about Axillary Vein