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Medical Definition of Axillary fossa

Axillary fossa Axilla Medical Definition of Axilla The cavity beneath the junction of the arm or anterior appendage and shoulder or shoulder girdle containing the axillary artery and vein, a part of the brachial plexus of nerves, many lymph nodes, and fat and areolar tissue; especially : armpit Medical Definition of armpit  The hollow beneath… Read More »

Medical Definition of Axilla

axilla the cavity beneath the junction of the arm or anterior appendage and shoulder or shoulder girdle containing the axillary artery and vein, a part of the brachial plexus of nerves, many lymph nodes, and fat and areolar tissue; especially : armpit medical Definition of armpit : the hollow beneath the junction of the arm… Read More »