Boundaries
Anatomically, the boundaries of the axilla are:
| superiorly: by the outer border of first rib, superior border of scapula, and posterior border of clavicle | ||
| medially: serratus anterior and by the ribcage | anteriorly: by the pectoralis major, minor, and subclavius (see also anterior axillary fold)
posteriorly: by the subscapularis above, and teres major and latissimus dorsi below (see also posterior axillary fold) |
laterally: by the intertubercular sulcus (coracobrachialis and the short head of the biceps brachii are in the axilla.) |
| floor/base: by the skin (visible surface of armpit) |
The contents of the axilla include the axillary vein and artery, as well as the brachial plexus, lymph nodes and fat. Axilla is the space between the side of the thorax and the upper arm.
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