The word
"axillae" refers to the plural form of "axilla," which is the scientific term for armpits.
Full definition
Hand Placement: Lift your left arm slightly, and place the fingertips of your right hand in the peak of your
left axilla (armpit).
Hang the breast over the bowl and slowly submerge up to
the axilla.
The hands, feet, armpits (
axilla), and the groin area are the most active regions of perspiration because of the relatively high concentration of sweat glands in these areas.
«This study is important because it shows that additional radiation to the surrounding lymph nodes provides added benefit to women, particularly those with involvement of the lymph nodes in
the axilla,» said Whelan.
More generally, Callewaert advises people with smelly armpits to avoid overusing antiperspirants, which he says can encourage enrichment of the odor - causing corynebacteria in
the axillae.
The maximum activation of the upper fibers of the latissimus dorsi happens when the hands are pulled towards
the axilla from their starting position which is above shoulder height.
It also builds the immune system, while promoting lymph flow, the latter being extremely important for drainage of toxins from the breast and the lymph nodes in
the axilla (arm pit).
In athletic bodies the muscle may be even visible to the naked eye along the ribs underneath
the axilla.
He had lost all his hair and had developed parakeratosis (a skin disease characterized by dry, scaly skin) around his eyes and mouth and in
the axilla; his growth was affected and he was also developing cognitive impairment.
When fatty tumors interfere with movement, which is common when they grow between your dog's front leg and body wall (in
the axilla), friction can wear through the skin and infections can develop.
Acanthosis nigricans: (usually dachshunds) a skin disease where the skin becomes thickened and dark, primarily affecting
the axillae (armpits).
The dog may rub its face, lick its feet and scratch
the axillae (underarms).
Common areas affected by allergies include: face, ears,
axillae (arm pits) and abdomen.
Once fleas get on your pet by jumping or crawling, they typically set up their habitat in hard to reach places, like the head, neck, tail,
axilla (armpits), or inguinal area (groin).
This includes areas near the eye (FIGURE 9), the mouth, the feet of small breeds, and over the thin skin of
the axilla and abdomen.2, 4,5 Samples are collected by grasping the hair with hemostats and quickly plucking the hair in the direction of hair growth.
No one knew how this little kitten obtained a laceration in
her axilla.
They are best for spot treatment of your pet's paw - webs,
axilla (armpits) and groin — areas where licking is usually worst.
Armpit Temperature Another location promoted for low stress temperature taking is
the axilla or armpit.
If there is some excess skin in
the axilla (armpit area), there may be a case that the skin folds have an infection with either a fungus or bacteria which may cause some pain or discomfort.
Any distribution of skin involvement may occur, but the ears, rump, limbs,
axillae (arm pits) and groin are commonly affected.
Food allergies in dogs can cause itchiness in many different areas of their bodies including their paws, ears, ventral abdomen (belly),
axillae (armpits), groin, muzzle, eyes, and rectum.
The feet, face, ears, flexural surfaces of the front legs,
axillae, and abdomen are the most frequently affected areas.