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INTRODUCTION
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SHAPE AND EXTENT

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Extends from 2nd to 6th rib and at

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AXILLARY LINES

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 The anterior axillary line is a line on

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the body from the apex of the axilla

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(armpit).
 The posterior axillary line is a line on
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QUADRANTS

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Supero medial
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AXILLARY TAIL

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deep fascia at
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RELATIONS

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STRUCTURE

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fibrous septa
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which extend
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ARTERIAL SUPPLY

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thoracic….subclavian
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VENOUS DRAINAGE

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NERVE SUPPLY

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

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