Axillary space

The axillary spaces are anatomic spaces. through which axillary contents leave the axilla. They consist of the quadrangular space, triangular space, and triangular interval. It is bounded by teres major, teres minor, medial border of the humerus, and long head of triceps brachii.

Axillary space
Axillary Spaces
Details
FunctionAnatomic space through which contents leave the axilla.
Identifiers
Latinspatium axillare
Anatomical terminology

They should not be confused with the true "axillary space" within the borders of the axilla.

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