Axillary nerve
axillary nerve
axillary nerve n.
A nerve that arises from the posterior cord of the brachial plexus in the axilla and supplies the deltoid and teres minor muscles.
Historical Examples
There is acute pain on attempting to abduct the arm, and there may be localised tenderness in the region of the axillary nerve.
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