axillary fascia
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Introduction
The perforated fascia that forms the floor of the axilla (armpit).
It is continuous with:
- pectoral & clavipectoral fascia anteriorly
- brachial fascia laterally
- fascia of the latissimus dorsi posteriorly
- serratus anterior medially.
More general terms
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.