Tags: Anatomical Structure.

The axillary sheath is a fibrous sheath that encloses the first portion of the axillary artery together with the axillary vein and the brachial plexus. It is an extension of the deep cervical fascia. A brachial plexus nerve block can be achieved by injecting anaesthetic into this area.

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