Asked by Plavo
The branches of the axillary artery can be remembered using various mnemonics. The basic to understanding is that it has 3 segments divided by the Pectoralis minor muscle. The numbered segment gives off same number of branches.
1. Segment I: has 1 branch
2. Segment II: have 2 branches
3. Segment III: have 3 branches
There are various mnemonics used to remember the branches of axillary artery. The easiest and the commonest one is: S AL SAP
1. Segment I: Superior thoracic artery
2. Segment II: Acromio-thoracic artery and Lateral thoracic artery
3. Segment III: Subscapular artery, Anterior circumflex humeral artery and Posterior circumflex humeral artery
Further details of axillary artery can be read here: Axillary Artery Mnemonics | Epomedicine
Also you can refer to the previous discussion here
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