Axillary Artery Mnemonic ⚡NEVER FORGET⚡

Mnemonic :   AXILLARY

A – Arterial Pathway: The axillary artery begins at the outer border of the first rib as a continuation of the subclavian artery.

X – X-Ray View: On X-ray, the axillary artery can be seen in relation to the humerus and clavicle.

I – Innervation: The axillary artery is closely associated with the brachial plexus, which provides innervation to the upper limb.

L – Location of Branches: Remember the branches of the axillary artery: Superior thoracic artery, Thoracoacromial artery, Lateral thoracic artery, Subscapular artery, and Anterior and Posterior circumflex humeral arteries.

L – Ligament of the Head of Humerus (LHHL): The axillary artery passes through the LHHL, an anatomical landmark, during its course.

A – Anatomical Landmarks: Identify key anatomical landmarks like the pectoralis minor and coracobrachialis muscles, which help locate the axillary artery.

R – Relations: Understand the relations of the axillary artery with structures like the axillary vein, cords of the brachial plexus, and the pectoralis minor muscle.

Y – Yielding Blood Flow: The axillary artery supplies blood to the upper limb, ultimately yielding blood flow to the arm and hand.