The Axillary artery is the primary arterial supply to the upper limb and is classically divided into three parts based on its relationship with pectoralis minor muscle. Variations in its branching pattern are not uncommon and may have significant clinical implications in surgical operative procedures, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, and radiologic practices. Objective: To report a rare anatomical variation in the branching pattern of the third part of the Axillary artery observed during routine cadaveric dissection. Case Discussion: During the routine dissection of an embalmed adult female cadaver, an unusual branching pattern of the third part of Axillary artery was observed in the right upper limb just proximal to the convergence of lateral and medial roots of the median nerve. The third part of the Axillary artery divided into a superficial and deep branch. The deep branch gave rise to subscapular artery, anterior circumflex humeral artery, and posterior circumflex humeral artery and then continued as profunda brachii artery. The superficial branch followed the course of brachial artery; entered the cubital fossa and divided into radial and ulnar artery. The left upper limb showed a normal arterial pattern Conclusion: The variations may not have affected the functioning of the upper limb in this female, but this rare variation highlights the need for awareness and knowledge of arterial anomalies in surgical planning, regional anesthesia, trauma management and imaging interpretation. Hence detailed anatomical knowledge can help to avoid iatrogenic injuries and improve outcomes.

Umbilical cord blood banking is a rapidly growing field with significant medical potential, especially in regenerative medicine and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. The first successful Umbilical cord blood transplant in 1988 marked a breakthrough, leading to the establishment of both public and private Umbilical cord blood banks worldwide. Pharmacy students, as future healthcare providers, play a pivotal role in patient education regarding Umbilical cord blood banking, but research on their knowledge levels remains sparse. This study was conducted at JKK Nattaraja College of Pharmacy over six months using a pre-post intervention design to assess the impact of education on students' knowledge and aptitude regarding umbilical cord blood banking. Initially, a structured questionnaire was administered to assess baseline knowledge. After an educational intervention comprising lectures and discussions, a post-survey assessed changes. Results indicated significant improvement in awareness and understanding of Umbilical cord blood banking applications, benefits, and collection methods. Before the intervention, most students lacked clarity on stem cell sources, Umbilical cord blood uses, and public vs. private banking differences. After the session, understanding improved markedly, with over 90% correctly identifying medical applications and banking types. The study concludes that educational programs are essential for enhancing pharmacy students’ awareness and aptitude toward UCB banking, preparing them to counsel patients effectively.