Cadaveric study of variations in the branching pattern of axillary artery in south indian population

Aim & Objectives: The present study was an attempt to study the variations of the branching pattern of the axillary artery.

Materials & Methods: The present study was done on 30 cadavers irrespective of sex, in the department of Anatomy, in Kurnool medical college, Kurnool, India.

Results: The axillary artery took origin as a continuation of subclavian artery in all the 30 specimens. The variations were observed in origin of subscapular artery

Conclusion: Knowledge of the variations in branching pattern of axillary artery is very important for orthopediciains, anatomists, vascular surgeons and anesthetists.