UTMB Anatomy Self Exam Questions Axilla,
Brachial Plexus, and Arm Exam Questions
And Answers Latest update
What forms the medial wall of the axilla? the anterior wall? -
correct answer ✅thoracic wall and overlying serratus anterior;
Pectoralis major and minor
At what anatomic landmark does the subclavian artery become the
axillary artery? -
correct answer ✅As it crosses the 1st rib
What is the largest branch of the axillary artery? What are its two
major branches? -
correct answer ✅subscapular; Scapular circumflex & thorocodorsal
To insure survival of the upper limb (especially the hand) where can
the axillary artery be ligated during an emergency procedure
following a traumatic bullet-induced tear in the axillary artery just
below the clavicle? -
correct answer ✅Any where proximal to the subscapular artery
What cord of the brachial plexus lies deep to the axillary artery? -
correct answer ✅Posterior
Brachial Plexus, and Arm Exam Questions
And Answers Latest update
What forms the medial wall of the axilla? the anterior wall? -
correct answer ✅thoracic wall and overlying serratus anterior;
Pectoralis major and minor
At what anatomic landmark does the subclavian artery become the
axillary artery? -
correct answer ✅As it crosses the 1st rib
What is the largest branch of the axillary artery? What are its two
major branches? -
correct answer ✅subscapular; Scapular circumflex & thorocodorsal
To insure survival of the upper limb (especially the hand) where can
the axillary artery be ligated during an emergency procedure
following a traumatic bullet-induced tear in the axillary artery just
below the clavicle? -
correct answer ✅Any where proximal to the subscapular artery
What cord of the brachial plexus lies deep to the axillary artery? -
correct answer ✅Posterior
