Triangular space
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The triangular space is an axillary space
.
It should not be confused with the triangular interval
, which transmits the radial nerve
and the Profunda brachii artery also called as the deep artery of the arm.
For the superior border, some sources list the Teres minor, while others list the Subscapularis.
Axillary space
The axillary space is an anatomic space, bounded by teres major muscle, teres minor muscle and humerus. Furthermore, it is split into two parts, the lateral and medial, by the long head of triceps brachii muscle.-Medial axillary space:...
.
It should not be confused with the triangular interval
Triangular interval
The triangular interval is a space found in the axilla.-Borders:Two of its borders are as follows:* teres major - superior* long head of the triceps brachii - medial...
, which transmits the radial nerve
Radial nerve
The radial nerve is a nerve in the human body that supplies the upper limb. It supplies the medial and lateral heads of the triceps brachii muscle of the arm, as well as all 12 muscles in the posterior osteofascial compartment of the forearm and the associated joints and overlying skin.It...
and the Profunda brachii artery also called as the deep artery of the arm.
Boundaries
It has the following boundaries:- the Teres major inferiorly
- the long head of the Triceps laterally
For the superior border, some sources list the Teres minor, while others list the Subscapularis.
Contents
It contains the scapular circumflex vessels.
