Abstract

AN UNUSUAL VARIATION OF AXILLARY ARTERY – A CASE REPORT

Dr. Bhagwat S. S.*, Dr. Sangode N. P. and Dr. Waghmare S. P.

Abstract

An unusual unilateral variation was observed in the branching pattern of Axillary artery of the right upper limb in an adult male cadaver. The posterior circumflex humeral artery which is branch of 3rd part of axillary artery had an unusual origin. The knowledge about such variations becomes essential and of utmost significance in various clinical procedures performed by the vascular surgeons, radiologists & clinical anatomists. Moreover the injuries of the brachial plexus are quite common and required exploration and repair. During such repair surgeries, the abnormal arterial branch may be matter of definite concern if its presence is not kept in mind.

Keywords: Axillary artery, Subclavian artery, Anterior circumflex humeral artery, Posterior circumflex humeral artery, Subscapular Artery.