AXILLARY, axillaris, in anatomy, something that belongs to the axilla, or lies near them. See AXILLA. Axillary vein is one of the subclavian veins; which passing under the arm-pits, divides itself into several other veins. See SUBCLAVIAN and VEIN. Axillary artery is a remainder of the trunk of the subclavian artery; which passing under the arm-pits, changes its name, and is called axillary. See ARTERY. The second vertebra of the back is also called axillary; in regard it is the nearest to the arm-pits. See AXIS and VERTEBRA.
