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Variations of the musculofascial axillary arch with the adjacent lymph nodes

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Purpose This unique case gives the extent of knowledge in the axilla area with axillary arch (AA) and a discussion of its clinical importance. Materials and method The anatomical anomaly… Click to show full abstract

Purpose This unique case gives the extent of knowledge in the axilla area with axillary arch (AA) and a discussion of its clinical importance. Materials and method The anatomical anomaly was found during the dissection class for the brachial plexus. It was identified through the precise dissection of the structures bilaterally. Results The cadaver had fascial and muscular AA bilaterally. The fascial AA was separated into the superficial and deep arch group. The superficial arch group connected to the clavipectoral fascia and the axillary fascia. The deep arch group attached to the subscapular fascia. The muscular AA had superficial and deep variations. The superficial muscular AA attached between accessory slip of latissimus dorsi muscle (LDa) and pectoralis quartus muscle (PQ). The deep muscular AA attached to the crest of lesser tubercle of the humerus from LDa. The adipose tissue with the level one central lymph node was located lateral to the pectoralis minor muscle expand from pectoral lymph node through between LDa and PQ. Conclusion This case showed the fascial and muscular AA together. The muscular AA had both complete and incomplete attachment types. It could give functional and neurological problems in the axilla, such as thoracic outlet syndrome. Additionally, the structures presented with the axillary lymph node. It helps to understand the patient’s condition with the AA in the axilla and could provide.

Keywords: arch; variations musculofascial; lymph; arch group; lymph node; axillary arch

Journal Title: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Year Published: 2020

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