1pyramidal space at the junction of arm and thorax. Passageway for neurovasculature supplying upper limb.
axilla
2what forms the anterior wall of the axilla
pectoralis major and minor
3what forms the base of the axilla
skin, superficial and deep axillary fascia
4what forms the posterior wall of the axilla
scapula, subscapularis, latissimus dorsi, teres major
5what forms the lateral wall of the axilla
humerus
6what forms the apex of the axilla
space between clavicle, scapula, 1st rib (cervico-axillary canal)
7what forms the medial wall of teh axilla
serratus anterior, intercostal muscles, thoracic wall
8what contents make up the axilla
axillary artery, axillary vein, lymphatics, nerves, axillary fat
9what are the main nerves associated with the axilla
cords and terminal branches of the brachial plexus