2. Topographic Human Anatomy Flashcards
The study of anatomy based on regions or divisions of the body, emphasizing the relations between various structures (muscles, nerves, and arteries) in that region
Regional (Topographical) Anatomy
What is a linear guide?
An imaginary line
Line visualized or drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some more deeply lying structure
What are materials used for demonstrating the linear guide?
Ligature
Marker and ruler
Angular hook
What is the anatomical guide?
Known to unknown
A method of locating a structure by reference to an adjacent known or prominent structure
Find something based on where the first location is
What is the anatomical limit?
Real
From point of origin to point of termination
In relation to an adjacent structure
What are the general locations of the Anterior Cervicale Triangle?
Bounded by the midline of the neck
Inferior border of the mandible
Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
What are the major contents of the anterior cervicale triangle?
Common Carotid Artery
Internal Jugular Vein
Vagus Nerve (CN X)
What is the medial boundary of the Anterior Cervicale Triangle?
Midline of the neck
What is the superior boundary of the Anterior Cervicale Triangle?
Internal border of the mandible
What is the lateral boundary of the Anterior Cervicale Triangle?
Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (top portion)
What is the general location of the axilla?
Under the shoulder joint where the arm connects to the shoulder
What are the major contents of the axilla?
Axillary artery
Axillary vein
Brachial plexus
What is the general location of the Femoral Triangle?
Located in the supero-medial (upper middle) part of the anterior thigh
What are the major contents of the Femoral Triangle?
Femoral artery
Femoral vein
Femoral plexus
What is the superior (base) boundary of the Femoral Triangle?
Inguinal ligament
