Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 5 , Pages e21-e25 , September 2009

The anatomic relationship of the axillary artery and vein to the clavicle: A cadaveric study

  • Ian J. Galley, MBChB, FRACS

      Affiliations

    • Tauranga Hospital, Tauranga, New Zealand
    • ,
  • Adam C. Watts, MBBS, FRCS(Tr&Ortho)

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland
    • Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
    • ,
  • Gregory I. Bain, MBBS, FRACS, FA(Ortho)A, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Modbury Public Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
    • Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
    • Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Gregory I. Bain, MBBS., FRACS., FA(Ortho)A., PhD., 196 Melbourne St, North Adelaide, 5006, South Australia, Australia.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2009.01.021

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 5 , Pages e21-e25 , September 2009

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