axilla
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The skin on the flanks, especially the axilla, is areolate.
From A Synopsis of Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Osteocephalus by Duellman, William E.
Flanks dark brown with pale blue spots in axilla and groin and bluish white flecks on mid-flank.
From Neotropical Hylid Frogs, Genus Smilisca by Duellman, William E.
The axilla should first be wiped; then the thermometer should be inserted and held for 5 minutes by pressing the arm tightly against the chest wall.
From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by Cross, American Red
Ventrolateral glands moderately developed, not reaching axilla or groin and broadly separated midventrally.
From A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus Ptychohyla by Duellman, William E.
The temperature in the axilla is normally about half a degree lower than in the mouth.
From American Red Cross Text-Book on Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick by Cross, American Red
