Infobox Bone Name Intertubercular groove Latin sulcus intertubercularis humeri GraySubject 51 GrayPage 209 Image Gray207.png Caption Left humerus . Anterior view. Intertubercular groove visible at top. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre s 28 DorlandsSuf 12768832 The tubercles of the humerus are separated from each other by a deep groove, the intertubercular groove bicipital groove , sulcus intertubercular , which lodges the long tendon of the Biceps brachii and transmits a branch of the anterior humeral circumflex artery to the shoulder joint . It runs obliquely downward, and ends near the junction of the upper with the middle third of the bone. It is the lateral wall of the axilla . ref name titleDissector Answers Axilla and Arm cite web url http anatomy.med.umich.edu limbs axilla ans.html 2o title Dissector Answers Axilla and Arm accessdate 2007 12 23 format work archiveurl http web.archive.org web 20071210033208 http anatomy.med.umich.edu limbs axilla ans.html 2o Bot retrieved archive archivedate 2007 12 10 ref See also radial groove medial bicipital groove References reflist External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 03 st 02 04 Gray s Bones of upper extremity musculoskeletal stub hu Sulcus intertubercularis humeri th ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Posterior axillary fold Latin GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray411.png Caption Deep muscles of the chest and front of the arm, with the boundaries of the axilla. Image2 Caption2 Precursor System Artery Vein Nerve Lymph MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 11 DorlandsSuf 12371050 The posterior axillary fold is a compound structure consisting of the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles. ref NormanAnatomy lesson3axilla ref It forms a portion of the border of the axilla . It can descend after weight loss. ref cite pmid 17602378 ref References Reflist Superficial anatomy Category Muscles of the upper limb Anatomy stub ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Anterior axillary fold Latin GraySubject 289 GrayPage 1328 Image Gray1231.png Caption Front of right upper extremity. Anterior axillary fold not labeled, but visible at right. Image2 Gray411.png Caption2 Deep muscles of the chest and front of the arm, with the boundaries of the axilla. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 11 DorlandsSuf 12371050 The lower border of Pectoralis major forms the rounded anterior axillary fold . Some sources also include the pectoralis minor . ref NormanAnatomy lesson3axilla ref It can elongate after weight loss. ref cite pmid 17602378 ref See also underarm References reflist External links eMedicineDictionary anterior axillary fold http anatomy.med.umich.edu limbs axilla ans.html 2o Description at umich.edu muscle stub Superficial anatomy Category Muscular system ... more details
Wiktionary Axillary means related to the axilla armpit . By analogy with the armpit, in botany axillary refers to the junction of a stem with a petiole . Terms containing axillary include Axillary artery Axillary vein Axillary nerve Axillary bud . See also Maxillary disambiguation disambig Short pages monitor This long comment was added to the page to prevent it being listed on Special Shortpages. It and the accompanying monitoring template were generated via Template Longcomment. Please do not remove the monitor template without removing the comment as well. ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin fascia axillaris GraySubject 122 GrayPage 436 Image Caption Image2 Caption2 System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 03 DorlandsSuf 12354814 The pectoral fascia is very thin over the upper part of the Pectoralis major , but thicker in the interval between it and the Latissimus dorsi , where it closes in the axillary space and forms the axillary fascia . Axillary fascia, together with the skin, forms the base of the axilla. muscle stub Gray s Upper limb general Category Muscular system ... more details
A positive axillary lymph node is a lymph node in the area of the armpit axilla to which cancer has spread. This spread is determined by surgically removing some of the lymph nodes and examining them under a microscope to see whether cancer cells are present. External links http www.cancer.gov Templates db alpha.aspx?CdrID 45845 Positive axillary lymph node entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms NCI cancer dict Oncology stub Category Lymphatic system Category Oncology ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name Posterior cutaneous nerve of arm Latin n. cutaneus brachii posterior GraySubject 210 GrayPage 943 Image Gray811and813.PNG Caption Cutaneous nerves of right upper extremity. Post. brach. cutan. visible at center left. Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom radial nerve BranchTo MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre n 05 DorlandsSuf 12565510 The posterior cutaneous nerve of arm internal cutaneous branch of musculospiral , posterior brachial cutaneous nerve is a branch of the radial nerve that provides sensory innervation for much of the skin on the back of the arm. It arises in the axilla . It is of small size, and passes through the axilla to the medial side of the area supplying the skin on its dorsal surface nearly as far as the olecranon . In its course it crosses behind, and communicates with, the intercostobrachial . See also Lateral brachial cutaneous nerve Medial brachial cutaneous nerve Dorsal antibrachial cutaneous nerve Additional images gallery Image Gray413 color.png Cross section through the middle of upper arm. Image Gray812and814.PNG Diagram of segmental distribution of the cutaneous nerves of the right upper extremity. gallery External links EatonHand ner 136 KansasHandKinesiology nerves radial.htm Gray s Brachial plexus Category Nerves of the upper limb neuroscience stub ... more details
Refimprove date May 2009 The white hand sign is a medical sign observed as a visible whitening of skin on the hand when the subject elevates the hands above the shoulder girdle with fingers pointing to the ceiling and palms facing forward. It results from this change in position causing a compression of the subclavian artery and temporary loss of circulation, as often occurs in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome , a complex syndrome involving the compression of various nerve s and blood vessel s between the axilla armpit and the base of the neck. See also Adson s sign External links http www.tos syndrome.com whitehandarticle.htm The white hand sign in diagnosis of TOS Category Medical signs ... more details
Aberrant basal cell carcinoma is a cutaneous condition characterized by a the formation of basal cell carcinoma in the absence of any apparent carcinogenic factor, occurring in odd sites such as the scrotum , vulva , perineum , nipple, and axilla . ref name Andrews cite book author James, William D. Berger, Timothy G. et al. title Andrews Diseases of the Skin clinical Dermatology publisher Saunders Elsevier location year 2006 pages isbn 0 7216 2921 0 oclc doi accessdate ref rp 648 See also Basal cell carcinoma Skin lesion References reflist Epidermal growth stub Category Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, cysts ... more details
Apocrine gland carcinoma is a cutaneous condition characterized by skin lesion s which form in the axilla or anogenital regions. ref name Andrews cite book author James, William D. Berger, Timothy G. et al. title Andrews Diseases of the Skin Clinical Dermatology publisher Saunders Elsevier location year 2006 pages isbn 0 7216 2921 0 oclc doi accessdate ref rp 670 See also Eccrine carcinoma Primary cutaneous adenoid cystic carcinoma Skin lesion References reflist Epidermal growth stub Category Epidermal nevi, neoplasms, cysts ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name Pectoral fascia Latin fascia pectoralis GraySubject 122 GrayPage 435 Image Gray410.png Caption Superficial muscles of the chest and front of the arm. Image2 Caption2 System Precursor MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 03 DorlandsSuf 12355326 The pectoral fascia is a thin lamina, covering the surface of the Pectoralis major , and sending numerous prolongations between its Muscle fascicle fasciculi it is attached, in the middle line, to the front of the Human sternum sternum above, to the clavicle laterally and below it is continuous with the fascia of the shoulder , axilla , and thorax . It is very thin over the upper part of the Pectoralis major, but thicker in the interval between it and the Latissimus dorsi , where it closes in the axillary space and forms the axillary fascia it divides at the lateral margin of the Latissimus dorsi into two layers, one of which passes in front of, and the other behind it these proceed as far as the spinous processes of the thoracic vertebr , to which they are attached. As the fascia leaves the lower edge of the Pectoralis major to cross the floor of the axilla it sends a layer upward under cover of the muscle this lamina splits to envelop the Pectoralis minor , at the upper edge of which it is continuous with the coracoclavicular fascia. The hollow of the armpit, seen when the arm is abducted, is produced mainly by the traction of this fascia on the axillary floor, and hence the lamina is sometimes named the suspensory ligament of the axilla . At the lower part of the thoracic region the deep fascia is well developed, and is continuous with the fibrous sheaths of the Recti abdominis . External links eMedicineDictionary Pectoral fascia SUNYAnatomyLabs 04 05 01 00 Pectoral Region Reflect Pectoralis Major Muscle Gray s Muscles of thorax and back Category Muscles of the upper limb anatomy stub ... more details
Suspensory ligament describes any ligament that supports a body part, especially an organ anatomy organ . Types include In humans Suspensory ligament of thyroid gland or Berry s ligament Suspensory ligament of clitoris Suspensory ligament of axilla or Gerdy s ligament Suspensory ligament of duodenum or Suspensory muscle of duodenum Suspensory ligament of ovary Suspensory ligament of penis Suspensory ligament of lens or Zonular fibres Suspensory ligament of eyeball or Lockwood s ligament Suspensory ligaments of breast or Cooper s ligaments In other animals In horse s, the suspensory ligament is part of the suspensory apparatus of the leg . It supports the fetlock joint when the leg is supporting the horse s weight. It is frequently injured in athletic horses. http www.vetpro.co.nz 888 Vet 20Talk Equine the suspensory ligament.htm The Horse Owners Guide To The Suspensory Ligament disambig ... more details
unreferenced date July 2007 Radical mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which the breast, underlying chest muscle including pectoralis major and pectoralis minor , and lymph nodes of the axilla are removed as a treatment for breast cancer . It was developed and first performed by William Stewart Halsted in 1882. From about 1895 to the mid 1970s about 90 of the women being treated for breast cancer in the US underwent the radical mastectomy . This is a very morbid surgery and is not performed except in extreme cases. Today, there are three main categories of mastectomy total simple mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, partial mastectomy. Operations and other procedures of the integumentary system Surgery stub Category Breast cancer Category Surgical oncology Category Surgical removal procedures pl Zabieg Halsteda ... more details
Orphan date February 2009 Infobox Anatomy Name External intercostal membrane Latin membrana intercostalis externa GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray411.png Caption Deep muscles of the chest and front of the arm, with the boundaries of the axilla . External intercostal membrane is not labeled, but region is visible. Image2 Caption2 System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre m 08 DorlandsSuf 12522085 Unlike the other two intercostal muscles , the external intercostal muscle does not retain its muscular character all the way to the Human sternum sternum , and so the tissue in this location is called the external intercostal membrane . See also Aponeurotic Anterior and posterior intercostal membranes Aponeuroses External links eMedicineDictionary external intercostal membrane SUNYAnatomyLabs 18 02 01 05 Thoracic Wall The External Intercostal Muscle Joints of torso Category Musculoskeletal system musculoskeletal stub ... more details
Infobox Vein Name PAGENAME Latin vena thoracica lateralis GraySubject GrayPage Image Gray576.png Caption The veins of the right axilla, viewed from in front. Lateral thoracic vein not labeled but region is visible. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom Source DrainsTo axillary vein Artery lateral thoracic artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12852022 The lateral thoracic vein is a tributary of the axillary vein . It runs with the lateral thoracic artery and drains the Serratus anterior muscle and the Pectoralis major muscle . Normally, the thoracoepigastric vein exists between this vein and superficial epigastric vein a tributary of femoral vein , to act as a shunt for blood if the portal system through the liver develops hypertension or a blockage. External links UMichAtlas abdo wall76 Venous Drainage of the Anterior Abdominal Wall circulatory stub Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso pt Veia tor cica lateral ... more details
Intertriginous is a medical term used to define an area where two skin areas may touch or rub together. Examples of intertriginous areas are the axilla of the arm, the Perineum anogenital region , nares , Breast Shape and support skin folds of the breasts , and between digits. Intertriginous areas are known to harbor large amounts of Aerobic organism aerobic Coccus cocci and aerobic Corynebacterium coryneform bacteria which are both parts of normal skin flora . See also Intertrigo References http cancerweb.ncl.ac.uk cgi bin omd?intertriginous http www.biology online.org dictionary Intertriginous Leyden J. Pathophysiology of certain bacterial diseases. In Soter N, Baden H, eds. Pathophysiology of Dermatologic diseases. New York McGraw Hill, 1991 427 51 Category Medical terms Category Skin de intertrigin s ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Axillary vein Latin vena axillaris GraySubject 172 GrayPage 663 Image Gray576.png Caption Anterior view of right upper limb and thorax axillary vein and the distal part of the basilic vein and cephalic vein . DrainsFrom axilla Source basilic vein , brachial veins , cephalic vein DrainsTo subclavian vein Artery axillary artery MeshName Axillary Vein MeshNumber A07.231.908.077 DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12849545 In human anatomy , the axillary vein is a large blood vessel that conveys blood from the anatomical terms of location lateral aspect of the thorax , axilla armpit and upper limb toward the heart . There is one axillary vein on each side of the body. Its origin is at the lower margin of the teres major muscle and a continuation of the brachial vein . Its tributaries include the basilic vein and cephalic vein , which are both superficial vein s. It terminates at the lateral margin of the first rib , at which it becomes the subclavian vein . It is accompanied along its course by a similarly named artery , the axillary artery . Additional images gallery Image Gray821.png Intercostal nerves, the superficial muscles having been removed. gallery External links GraySubject 149 eMedicineDictionary Axillary vein NormanAnatomy lesson3axillaryart&vein Veins of the upper extremity Veins of the thorax and vertebral column Category Veins of the torso Category Veins of the upper limb circulatory stub es Vena axilar hr Pazu na vena la Vena axillaris pl y a pachowa pt Veia axilar th ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name Intercostobrachial nerve Latin nervi intercostobrachiales GraySubject 211 GrayPage 946 Image Nerves of the left upper extremity.gif Caption Nerves of the left upper extremity. Intercostobrachial nerve visible near top center. Image2 Caption2 Innervates BranchFrom intercostal nerves 2 and 3 BranchTo MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre n 05 DorlandsSuf 12565946 The intercostobrachial nerves are cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerve s. Second intercostal nerve The lateral cutaneous branch of the second intercostal nerve does not divide, like the others, into an anterior and a posterior branch it is named the intercostobrachial nerve . It pierces the Intercostalis externus and the Serratus anterior , crosses the axilla to the medial side of the arm, and joins with a filament from the medial brachial cutaneous nerve . It then pierces the fascia, and supplies the skin of the upper half of the medial and posterior part of the arm, communicating with the posterior brachial cutaneous branch of the radial nerve . It is often the source of referred cardiac pain. The intercostabrachial nerve is also sometimes divided in axialliary node clearance ANC , such as that done for breast cancer surgery which requires the removal of the axilliary nodes. Sensation to the cutaneous region supplied by the nerve is affected. The size of the intercostobrachial nerve is in inverse relationship to that of the medial brachial cutaneous nerve . Third intercostal nerve A second intercostobrachial nerve is frequently given off from the lateral cutaneous branch of the third intercostal it supplies filaments to the axilla and medial side of the arm. See also Cutaneous innervation of the upper limbs Additional images gallery Image Gray811and813.PNG Cutaneous nerves of right upper extremity. Image Gray812and814.PNG Diagram of segmental distribution of the cutaneous nerves of the right upper extremity. Image Innervation oberarm.gif Innervation gallery External links SUNYAnatomyLabs ... more details
Muscle infobox Name Anconeus muscle Latin musculus anconeus GraySubject 125 GrayPage 454 Image Gray1232.png Caption Back of right upper extremity. Anconeus labeled at bottom center. Image2 Musculusanconeus2.png Caption2 Posterior surface of the forearm. Superficial muscles. Anconeus visible at center right. Origin Human anatomical terms Anatomical directions lateral epicondyle of the humerus proximally Insertion lateral surface of the olecranon process and the Anatomical terms of location Superior and inferior superior part of the posterior ulna distal ly Action It is partly blended in with the triceps , which it assists in Extension kinesiology extension of the forearm . It also stabilises the elbow during pronation and supination and pulls slack out of the elbow joint capsule during extension to prevent impingement. Blood deep brachial artery , recurrent interosseous artery Nerve radial nerve C7, C8, and T1 MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre m 22 DorlandsSuf 12548375 The anconeus muscle or Ancon us is a small muscle on the posterior aspect of the Elbow joint elbow joint. Some consider anconeus to be a continuation of the triceps brachii muscle . ref Williams, P. et al., 1995, Gray s Anatomy, 38th ed., Churchill Livingstone ref ref Jones, W. et al. eds , 1953, Buchanan s Manual of Anatomy, 8th ed., Balli re, Tindall and Cox., pp. 496 ref ref Grant, J. & Basmajian J., 1965, Grant s Method of Anatomy, 7th ed., The Williams & Wilkins Company, Baltimore, pp. 163 164 ref Some sources consider it to be part of the posterior compartment of the arm , ref name titleDissector Answers Axilla & Arm cite web url http anatomy.med.umich.edu musculoskeletal system axilla ans.html title Dissector Answers Axilla & Arm accessdate 2008 01 17 work ref while others consider it part of the posterior compartment of the forearm . ref name titleThe Radius and Ulna cite web url http www.med.mun.ca anatomyts msk forearm.htm title The Radius and Ulna accessdate 2008 01 17 work archiveur ... more details
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 Infobox Vein Name Latin Vena profunda GraySubject 164 GrayPage 641 Image Gray576.png Caption The veins of the right axilla, viewed from in front. Image2 Caption2 DrainsFrom DrainsTo Artery MeshName MeshNumber Deep vein is a term used to describe a vein that is deep in the body. It is used to differentiate deep veins from veins which are close to the surface, also known as superficial vein s. Deep veins are almost always beside an artery with the same name e.g. the femoral vein is beside the femoral artery . Collectively, they carry the vast majority of the blood. Occlusion of a deep vein can be life threatening and is most often caused by thrombosis . Occlusion of a deep vein by thrombosis is called deep vein thrombosis . Deep veins are these blood vessels which are embedded far into the flesh, and if needing operation, it can be difficult. Some named deep veins internal jugular vein Upper limb brachial vein radial vein ulnar vein Lower limb femoral vein , sometimes called the superficial femoral vein , which is a source of confusion. profunda femoris vein popliteal vein peroneal vein anterior tibial vein posterior tibial vein See also Deep vein thrombosis Superficial vein s Arteries and veins DEFAULTSORT Deep Vein Category Veins Circulatory stub no Dyp vene th ... more details
Infobox Vein Name Brachial veins Latin venae brachiales GraySubject 172 GrayPage 663 Image Gray576.png Caption The veins of the right axilla , viewed from in front. DrainsFrom Source radial veins , ulnar veins DrainsTo axillary vein Artery brachial artery MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre v 05 DorlandsSuf 12849625 In human anatomy , the brachial veins are venae comitantes of the brachial artery in the arm proper. Because they are deep to muscle, they are considered deep vein s. Their course is that of the brachial artery in reverse they begin where radial veins and ulnar veins join corresponding to the bifurcation of the brachial artery . They end at the inferior border of the teres major muscle. At this point, the brachial veins join the basilic vein to form the axillary vein . The brachial veins also have small tributaries that drain the muscle s of the upper arm, such as biceps brachii muscle and triceps brachii muscle . External links NormanAnatomy lesson4veinsofarm http www.frca.co.uk article.aspx?articleid 100034 Diagram at frca.co.uk Veins of the upper extremity Category Veins of the upper limb de Vena brachialis es Venas braquiales gl Vena braquial pl y y ramienne pt Veias braquiais th ... more details
Infobox Artery Name PAGENAME Latin arteria thoracalis lateralis GraySubject 149 GrayPage 588 Image Axillary branches.PNG Caption Axillary artery , with its branches, including the lateral thoracic artery. Anterior view of right upper limb and thorax. BranchFrom axillary artery BranchTo Vein lateral thoracic vein Supplies Serratus anterior muscle BR Pectoralis major muscle MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre a 61 DorlandsSuf 12156319 In human anatomy , the lateral thoracic artery or external mammary artery is a blood vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the lateral structures of the thorax and breast . It originates from the axillary artery and follows the lower border of the Pectoralis minor muscle to the side of the chest, supplies the Serratus anterior muscle and the Pectoralis major muscle , and sends branches across the axilla to the axillary lymph node s and Subscapularis muscle . It anastomoses with the internal thoracic artery , subscapular, and intercostal artery intercostal arteries , and with the pectoral branch of the thoracoacromial artery . In the female it supplies an external mammary branch which turns round the free edge of the Pectoralis major and supplies the breast s. External links eMedicineDictionary Lateral thoracic artery NormanAnatomy lesson3axillaryart&vein Gray s Arteries of upper limbs Category Arteries of the upper limb de Arteria thoracica lateralis es Arteria tor cica lateral pt Art ria tor cica lateral ... more details
Infobox Nerve Name PAGENAME Latin fasciculus lateralis plexus brachialis GraySubject 210 GrayPage 933 Image Gray807.png Caption Plan of brachial plexus . Lateral cord is at top. Image2 Gray808.png Caption2 The right brachial plexus with its short branches, viewed from in front. The Sternomastoid and Trapezius muscles have been completely, the Omohyoid and Subclavius have been partially, removed a piece has been sawed out of the clavicle the Pectoralis muscles have been incised and reflected. Innervates BranchFrom brachial plexus anterior divisions from the upper and middle trunks BranchTo lateral pectoral nerve BR musculocutaneous nerve BR median nerve MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre f 03 DorlandsSuf 12355977 The Lateral cord is a division of the brachial plexus . The lateral cord gives rise to the following nerves The lateral pectoral nerve , C5, C6 and C7 to the pectoralis major muscle The musculocutaneous nerve which innervates the biceps brachii biceps muscle The median nerve , partly. The other part comes from the medial cord . External links UMichAtlas hand plexus Axilla, dissection, anterior view EatonHand ner 123 neuroscience stub Brachial plexus Category Nerves of the upper limb es Fasc culo lateral ... more details
Infobox Anatomy Name PAGENAME Latin sulcus costae GraySubject 28 GrayPage 124 Image Gray122.png Caption A central rib of the left side. Inferior aspect. Costal groove labeled at upper left. Image2 Gray123.png Caption2 A central rib of the left side, viewed from behind. Costal groove labeled at center left. System MeshName MeshNumber DorlandsPre s 28 DorlandsSuf 12768569 The Costal groove is a groove between the ridge of the internal surface of the rib and the inferior border. It contains the intercostal vessels and intercostal nerve . File Ambystoma maculatum by OpenCage.jpg left thumb 120px Grooves present on spotted salamander , below yellow spots and behind the front limbs In herpetology , costal grooves refer to lateral indents along the integument of salamander s. The grooves run between the axilla to groin. Each groove overlies the myotomal septa to mark the position of the internal rib. ref Duellman, W.E., Trueb, L. 1986 . Biology of Amphibians. 670 Pp. McGraw Hill Book Company, New York, New York, ISBN 080184780X, 9780801847806 ref ref J. W. Petranka. 1998. Salamanders of the United States and Canada. 587 Pp. Smithsonian Institution Press, ISBN 1560988282, 9781560988281 ref References reflist External links SUNYAnatomyLabs 18 st 02 03 Thoracic Wall Bones NormanAnatomy thoraxbones Gray s musculoskeletal stub Spine Category Bones of the torso ... more details
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