*AXILLARY ARTERY*

*Axillary artery is the continuation of the subclavian artery

into the axilla
In human anatomy, the axillary artery is a
large blood vessel that conveys
oxygenated blood to the lateral aspect of
the thorax, the axilla (armpit) and the 
upper limb.

Its origin is at the lateral margin of the first 

rib, before which it is called the subclavian
artery.

After passing the lower margin of teres

major it becomes the brachial artery.
 *Branches* 
• The axillary artery has several smaller branches

First division - one branch :

1- Superior thoracic artery

Second division - two branches

2- Thoraco-acromial artery with 4 branches

 
A.  Pectoral Branch  B.  Deltoid Branch 
 C.  Acromial Branch  D.  Clavicular Branch 

3- Lateral thoracic artery

 Third division - three branches: 
3- Subscapular artery

(branches to the Circumflex Scapular Artery and the

ThoracodorsalArtery) 

4-Anterior humeral circumflex artery

5-Posterior humeral circumflex artery

Continues as the brachial artery 

Thank u future doctors ;)