Anatomy Flashcards
What are the 2 types of fascia
Superficial and deep
What is the difference between the two types of fascia
Superficial is made up of loose connective tissue and fat
Deep fascia is made up of dense connective tissue and a tough sheet.
Describe the appearance of the fascia lata
It is tight like a trouser leg. It doesnt allow the muscles to expand and instead holds them in place
What does the tight hold of the fascia lata result in during walking
The veins become compressed which helps with venous drainage
What are the 3 functions of the deep fascia of the limbs
inverts muscles
forms compartments separated by intermuscular septa
Venous return
Where is the deep palmar arch located
On the bones of the hand
The ulnar artery is superficial. true or false
True
The radial artery is superficial. True or false
False it is deep
What is the name of the vein on the lateral aspect of the upper limb
The cephalic vein
What is the name of the vein on the medial aspect of the upper limb
Basilic vein
What is the name of the vein that connects the cephalic vein and the basilic vein together
The median cubital vein
What 3 veins drain into the auxilary vein
Venae comitantes
Cephalic vein
Basilic vein
What vein is a great place to take blood from
The median cubital
What is the name of the deep branch of the femoral artery
Profunda femoris
The popliteal artery divides into 2 arteries. Name these
Posterior and anterior tibial arteries
What is the dorsal artery of the foot
Dorsalis pedis
What does the posterior tibial become
Lateral plantar
Where does the great saphenous vein run
From the dorsal venous arch in front of the medial malleolus, anteriorly into the femoral vein
Where does the small saphenous vein run
from the dorsal venous arch, behind lateral malleolus and up to the popliteal vein
Describe the blood flow through veins
From superficial veins into deep veins through perforating veins
What pushes the blood back towards the heart
Musculovenous pump
What is the function of venous valves
To ensure unidirectional blood flow against gravity
Incompetent valves result in reverse flow into superficial veins
How are varicose veins formed?
venous valves become weak and dilated over time
What type of arteries are digital arteries
End arteries
