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Can you feel a ligament or muscle under the armpit area?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Armpit: Anterior muscle of axillary fold is the pectoralis, posterior is latissimus.

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Answered 12/29/2022

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