HOSA Sports Medicine Assessment Practice Test

An ancillary or axillary temperature typically measures around 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit. This method of taking temperature is considered to be less accurate than oral or rectal measurements due to the location of the measurement. The axillary area is not as closely regulated by the body's core temperature, which can lead to slightly lower readings.

It's important to note that while 98.6 degrees F is often cited as the "normal" average body temperature, it is most commonly derived from oral readings. The difference between axillary and oral temperatures is generally around 1 degree Fahrenheit lower in the axillary method. Therefore, a reading of 97.6 degrees Fahrenheit is a reasonable and expected result when measuring temperature in the axillary region.