Multiple Choice Questions – Anatomy of Axilla
Dissection of Axilla
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The cervico axillary canal is a passage for:
Axillary artery
Axillary vein
Brachial plexus
All of the above
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Answer: All of the above
What are the structures that make up the anterior wall of the axilla?
Pectoralis major, clavipectoral fascia and pectoralis minor
Subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major, clavipectoral fascia and latissimus dorsi
Subscapularis, teres major and pectoralis minor
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Answer: Pectoralis major, clavipectoral fascia and pectoralis minor
What are the structures that make up the posterior wall of the axilla?
Pectoralis major, clavipectoral fascia and pectoralis minor
Subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major, clavipectoral fascia and latissimus dorsi
Subscapularis, teres major and pectoralis minor
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Answer: Subscapularis, teres major and latissimus dorsi
What are the structures that make up the medial wall of the axilla?
First four ribs, intercostal muscles and upper part of serratus anterior
Upper part of shaft of humerus, coracobrachialis and short head of biceps brachii
First four ribs, intercostal muscles and short head of biceps brachii
Upper part of shaft of humerus, coracobrachialis and upper part of serratus anterior
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Answer: First four ribs, intercostal muscles and upper part of serratus anterior
What are the structures that make up the lateral wall of the axilla?
First four ribs, intercostal muscles and upper part of serratus anterior
Upper part of shaft of humerus, coracobrachialis and short head of biceps brachii
First four ribs, intercostal muscles and short head of biceps brachii
Upper part of shaft of humerus, coracobrachialis and upper part of serratus anterior
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Answer: Upper part of shaft of humerus, coracobrachialis and short head of biceps brachii
The anterior group of axillary lymph nodes lies along the:
Lower border of the pectoralis minor
Lower margin of the posterior wall
Posteromedial to the axillary vein
In the fat of axilla
Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
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Answer: Lower border of the pectoralis minor
The posterior group of axillary lymph nodes lies along the:
Lower border of the pectoralis minor
Lower margin of the posterior wall
Posteromedial to the axillary vein
In the fat of axilla
Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
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Answer: Lower margin of the posterior wall
Axillary Lymphnodes
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The lateral group of axillary lymph nodes lies along the:
Lower border of the pectoralis minor
Lower margin of the posterior wall
Posteromedial to the axillary vein
In the fat of axilla
Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
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Answer: Posteromedial to the axillary vein
The central group of axillary lymph nodes lies along the:
Lower border of the pectoralis minor
Lower margin of the posterior wall
Posteromedial to the axillary vein
In the fat of axilla
Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
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Answer: In the fat of axilla
The apical group of axillary lymph nodes lies along the:
Lower border of the pectoralis minor
Lower margin of the posterior wall
Posteromedial to the axillary vein
In the fat of axilla
Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
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Answer: Behind and above the pectoralis minor, medial to the axillary vein
Anatomical dissection: Axillary fossa.
Axillary artery extends from:
The outer border of second rib to the lower border of teres major
The inner border of first rib to the lower border of teres minor
The inner border of second rib to the lower border of teres minor
The outer border of first rib to the lower border of teres major
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Answer: The outer border of first rib to the lower border of teres major
First part of the axillary artery is:
Superior (proximal) to pectoralis minor
Posterior (deep) to pectoralis minor
Inferior (distal) to pectoralis minor
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Answer: Superior (proximal) to pectoralis minor
Second part of the axillary artery is:
Superior (proximal) to pectoralis minor
Posterior (deep) to pectoralis minor
Inferior (distal) to pectoralis minor
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Answer: Posterior (deep) to pectoralis minor
Third part of the axillary artery is:
Superior (proximal) to pectoralis minor
Posterior (deep) to pectoralis minor
Inferior (distal) to pectoralis minor
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Answer: Inferior (distal) to pectoralis minor
The Branches Of The Axillary Artery
In relation to axillary artery, clavipectoral fascia with cephalic vein, lateral pectoral nerve, and thoracoacromial artery lies at the:
First part anteriorly
Second part anteriorly
Second part laterally
Third part posteriorly
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Answer: First part anteriorly
In relation to axillary artery, first intercostal space with the external intercostal muscle lies at the:
First part anteriorly
First part posteriorly
Second part laterally
Third part posteriorly
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Answer: First part posteriorly
In relation to axillary artery, medial cord of brachial plexus with its medial pectoral branch lies at the:
First part anteriorly
First part posteriorly
Second part laterally
Third part posteriorly
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Answer: First part posteriorly
In relation to axillary artery, posterior cord of brachial plexus lies at the:
First part anteriorly
Second part posteriorly
Second part laterally
Third part posteriorly
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Answer: Second part posteriorly
Axilla Anatomy - Brachial Plexus, Arteries, Muscles
In relation to axillary artery, radial nerve lies at the:
First part anteriorly
Second part posteriorly
Second part laterally
Third part posteriorly
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Answer: Third part posteriorly
The axillary artery has the following six branches:
Two from the first part, one from second and three from third
Two from the first part, three from second and three from third
No branch from the first part, three from second and three from third
One from the first part, two from second and three from third
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Answer: One from the first part, two from second and three from third
Which of the following branches of the axillary artery supplies the pectoral muscles and the thoracic wall?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Superior thoracic artery
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Answer: Superior thoracic artery
Which of the following branches of the axillary artery gives rise to lateral mammary branches?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Superior thoracic artery
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Answer: Lateral thoracic artery
Which of the following branches of the axillary artery supplies the head of the humerus and the shoulder joint?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Superior thoracic artery
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Answer: Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Which of the following branches of the axillary artery goes around the surgical neck of the humerus?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Posterior circumflex humeral artery and Subscapular artery
Superior thoracic artery and anterior circumflex humeral artery
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Answer: Anterior circumflex humeral artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Which of the following branches of the axillary artery supplies the lattissimus dorsi and serratus anterior?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Subscapular artery
Superior thoracic artery
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Answer: Subscapular artery
Which is the largest branch of the axillary artery?
Anterior circumflex humeral artery
Lateral thoracic artery
Posteriro circumflex humeral artery
Subscapular artery
Superior thoracic artery
Thoracoacromial artery
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Answer: Subscapular artery
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