Neurovascular axillary variations: superficial brachial artery and single-corded brachial plexus.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2021
Abstract
Variants of the axillary artery and brachial plexus were found bilaterally in the axilla of an 86-year-old Asian female. On the left, the cadaver donor had a high bifurcation of the second part of the axillary artery, creating a superficial brachial artery. Meanwhile, the right axilla presented with root, trunk, and cord variations in the formation of the brachial plexus, the most interesting feature being a single, unified cord. Presented in this case report are the structural relationships of the variants with considerations regarding anatomy, embryology, prevalence, and clinical importance.
Volume
96
Issue
1
First Page
161
Last Page
167
ISSN
1447-073X
Published In/Presented At
Carroll, Melissa A et al. “Neurovascular axillary variations: superficial brachial artery and single-corded brachial plexus.” Anatomical science international vol. 96,1 (2021): 161-167. doi:10.1007/s12565-020-00563-x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
32785843
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article