Loyola University Medical Education Network Dissection of the Axilla and Arm

Axilla

Step 1
Dissect branches of the brachial plexus and axillary artery. On one side reflect pectoralis minor muscle and remove clavicle.
Each of the steps in the dissection includes more specific instructions for the dissection of that step. The buttons below provide lists of all the structures that will be dissected in this session.


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Arm

Step 1
Skin the arm and forearm.
Each of the steps in the dissection includes more specific instructions for the dissection of that step. The buttons below provide lists of all the structures that will be dissected in this session.


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Step 2
Dissect the muscles, nerves and arteries of the flexor compartment in the arm.
Step 3
Dissect the muscles, nerves and arteries of the extensor compartment in the arm.
John A. McNulty, Ph.D.
 Last Updated: Apr 28, 2011
Created: Dec 12, 1996