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Triangular space
The scapular and circumflex arteries. (Triangular space is visible but not labeled.)
Suprascapular and axillary nerves of right side, seen from behind. (Triangular space is visible but not labeled.)
Anatomical terminology

The triangular space contains the scapular circumflex vessels.[1]

It is bounded by the Teres minor above, the Teres major below, and the scapular head of the Triceps laterally.

See also

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References

  1. ^ Wasfi F, Ullah M (1985). "Structures passing through the triangular space of the human upper limb". Acta Anat (Basel). 123 (2): 112–3. PMID 4061026.


Public domain This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 445 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)