Axilla
fossa axillaris
Pyramidal space below the shoulder joint and above the axillary fascia, at the junction of the arm with the thorax. Anterior wall: pectoralis major and minor. Medial wall: serratus anterior (with the long thoracic nerve).

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Related clinical cases
- Compression of the axillary artery in hemorrhage
- Injuries to the axillary vein
- Brachial plexus block