Anatomy Flashcards
The thoracic artery supplies the _______ parts of the intercostal spaces, supplying the skin, _____, muscles, _____ and _______ pleura of the intercostal space
anterior, fascia, bone, parietal
where do the cephalic and basilic vein arise from?
the dorsal venous network
Nerve roots of posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
S1-S3
innervation of the lateral 2 lumbricals
median nerve
what other veins are found around the eye apart from the Central retinal vein?
superior and inferior ophthalmic veins
where does the cephalic vein drain
the axillary vein
The superior half of the oral cavity is innervated by which CN?
CN V2 - trigeminal maxillary branch
There are two nervous supplies to the GI tract - intrinsic and extrinsic - the extrinsic is the…
autonomic nervous system
13 pairs of intercostal spaces - true or false?
false - 11 pairs
Parts of the thoracic skeleton (6)
12 pairs ribsintercostal spacescostal margin12 thoracic vertebraeclavicle and scapulasternum
the submucosal plexus
epithelia and blood vessels
The phrenic nerves supply what sort of axons to the diaphragm and fibrous pericardium
somatic sensory and sympathetic
What type of joint is the elbow joint?
hinge joint
What is the philtrum?
the dip in the upper lip
L2,3,4
Femoral nerve (ant. compartment), obturator nerve (med compartment), of the thigh
where does the lateral surface of the superior half of the auricle drain?
parotid lymph nodes
Why should adrenaline-containing local anaesthetic not be given near end arteries?
will cause vasoconstriction and thus occlusion to the only blood supply to that area.
pouch separating the uterus and the bladder
uterovesical pouch
Bone which contains the optic canal
sphenoid
The left kidney lies at vertebral levels
T12-L2
Where is the adenoid tonsil?
in the nasopharynx
Dominant nervous supply in the production of saliva?
parasympathetic
where does the small saphenous vein drain and when?
popliteal vein posterior to the knee
A synovial joint is…
a fibrous joint
The ulnar nerve originates from which spinal roots?
C8-T1 (some C7)
Sympathetic salivary secretion is stimulated by which receptors?
a and b1-adrenoceptors
Nerve supply to the medial compartment of the thigh
Obturator nerve - L2,3,4
Function of CN V2 ?
sensory
CNs involved in the gag reflex?
CN IX and X provide motor response, sensory info initially comes from CN IX
a patient with a ureteric obstruction will experience _____ pain due to the peristalsis
colicky
nodes found along the basilic lymphatics…
cubital lymph nodes and lateral axillary lymph nodes
The muscles of mastication are supplied by which cranial nerve?
CN V3 - mandibular branch of the trigeminal
the posterior third of the tongue is supplied by which CN?
CN IX - glossopharyngeal, taste and general sensations
the femoral artery pulse is felt…
inferior to the midpoint of the inguinal ligament
4 Rotator cuff muscles
S - supraspinatous, I- infraspinatous, T - teres minor, S - subscapularis (anterior)
Deep fascia of the lower limb (3)
fascia lata (thigh), iliotibial tract, crural fascia (leg)
action of the superficial muscle group of the gluteal region
extensors, abductors and medial rotators
3 parts of small intestine
duodenum, jejunum, ileum
Where does the cranial surface of the superior half of the auricle drain?
mastoid lymph nodes (deep and cervical)
the ureteric arterial supply is branches from…(5)
renal artery, abdominal aorta, the common iliac artery, the internal iliac artery, the bladder artery
the spongy urethra is transmitted through?
the corpus spongiosum
Upper respiratory tract consists of… (4)
R and L nasal cavitiesOral cavitynaso, oro, laryngopharynxlarynx
innervation of the medial 2 lumbricals
ulnar nerve
The lateral cord forms…
the musculocutaneous and median nerve
what is renal failure?
failure to adequately filter the blood to produce urine
Precipitating factor in H.pylori infection
increased salt intake
What does the ethmoid bone contribute to in the roof of the nose?
the cribiform plate and the crista galli (the anterior cranial fossa)
Lesser omentum attaches to…
the lesser curvature of the stomach, duodenum and the liver
3 pairs of salivary glands
parotids, submandibular, sublingual
Foregut includes which organs?
oesophagus to mid-duodenum, liver, gallbladder, 1/2 pancreas, spleen
where does the great saphenous vein drain into and when?
the femoral vein in the femoral triangle
2 muscles in lateral compartment of the leg
fibularis longus, fibularis brevis
Where does the facial nerve travel through the base of the skull?
the petrous temporal bone
Function of the superficial layer of the anterior compartment
flexion of the wrist and digits, PRONATION, abduction/adduction of the wrist
Insertion of the diaphragm
central tendon - aponeurosis
3 muscles in superficial posterior compartment of the leg
gastrocnemius (big fat one), soleus (under gastro), plantaris - thin one hiding behind
where does the great saphenous vein travel?
medially
S1-S3
posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh
causes of reduced arterial perfusion pressure
LVF, arterial bleed, arterial rupture (aneurysm), occlusion of the lumen, arterial spasm, external occlusion of the artery
sEfferent Nerves involved in swallowing
VII, IX, X and XI
Where does the end of the spinal cord occur?
L1/2
where do axillary lymph nodes drain?
subclavian lymphatics
Alternative name for rectus femoris
quadriceps femoris
the gluteus medius and minimus act to…
abduct and medially rotate the thigh
The visceral pleura is the part which attaches to the…
lung
the inferior aspect of the prostate is in contact with…
levator ani
Which divisions go on to form the posterior cord?
the posterior divisions of the superior, middle and inferior trunks
within the scrotum, what does the testicle sit within?
the tunica vaginalis
Where does the hypoglossal nerve exit the skull?
hypoglossal canal - travels alongside carotid sheath to the level of lingual artery
Which divisions go on to form the lateral cord?
the anterior divisions of superior and middle trunks
The hypothenar eminence is innervated by…
deep branch of the ulnar nerve
where does the small saphenous vein arise from?
the dorsal venous arch
4 main muscles of the tongue
Genioglossus (big one), Styloglossus (most posterior), Palatoglossus (ant. to styloglossus), Hyoglossus (attaches hyoid)
3 sites of ureteric constriction
pelviureteric junction, ureter, ureteric orifice (opening into bladder)
function of the posterior compartment of the thigh
extensors of the thigh, flexors of the leg
Which foramen does CN V3 arise?
the foramen ovale
the pudendal nerve is from spinal nerve roots?
S2-S4
4 layers of the digestive tract wall
mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa, serosa
The radial nerve originates from which spinal roots?
C5-T1
Main electrolytes in saliva
Na, K, HCO3, Cl, Ca, I, PO4
parts of the colon (6)
caecum, appendix, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid
The ____ _____ is within the perineum
distal urethra
ribs 11 and 12
floating ribs with no attachment to sternum
oesophageal plexus is composed of which nerves?
CN X and sympathetic fibres.
Contents of the carpal tunnel (4)
flexor digitorum superficialis (4), flexor digitorum profundus (4), flexor pollicis longus, median nerve
Bones of the palate?
two maxillary bones, two palatine
Lacrimal gland is controlled by which cranial nerve?
CN VII
The muscles of the tongue are innervated by…
CN XII - hypoglossal
Stimulation by sympathetic nervous system produces what sort of saliva?
thick mucousy, small volume
Which nerves are contained within the temporal bone?
Facial nerve, vestibulocochlear
the ureter normally travels ____ to the IVC
anterior
The false ribs are ribs 8-10 - true or false
true
Action of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
plantar flexors of the ankle
Muscles of the posterior compartment of the leg
flexor hallucis longus, flexor digitorum longus, tibialis posterior, popliteus
accessory structures of the GI tract (4)
salivary glands, the pancreas, the liver and gall bladder
lymph nodes from small saphenous vein
popliteal nodes -> deep inguinal nodes -> external iliac nodes
electrical waves (____ _____) pass spontaneously through the stomach, the small intestine and the large intestine
slow waves
Innervation of the deep gluteal region
sacral plexus
the prostate gland lies _____ to the bladder.
inferior
Where does the facial nerve sensory supply?
sphenoid sinus, nasal mucosa, soft palate
Where does the eustachian tube open?
in the nasopharynx
Inferior bone of the nasal cavity
the vomer
What direction should you pull the auricle when examining a child?
posterioinferiorly
Where are floaters commonly found?
the vitreous humour in the posterior
The pharynx is innervated by CN?
CN X
the posterior cutaneous nerve of the thigh is from spinal nerve roots?
S1 - S3
external urethral sphincter is present in both males and female - TRUE/FALSE
True
where do the testes originate?
the posterior abdomen
What is a cataract?
a clouding of the lens
kidney stones are…
renal calculi
in the male, the detrusor muscle fibres also forms…
the internal urethral sphincter
3 ligaments of the hip joint
iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral
Contraction of the circular muscle causes the lumen to become…
narrower and longer
Name the bones of the hand
Scaphoid, Lunnate, Triquetrium, Pisiform, Trapezium, Trapezoid, Capitate, Hammate (with the hook) Some Lovers Try Positions That They Can’t Handle
Where do the abdominosplanchnic nerves synapse
prevertebral ganglia anterior to the aorta, part of periarterial plexus
Openings in the diaphragm
caval opening (IVC)aortic hiatusoesophageal hiatus
What percentage of the humeral head is held in the glenoid fossa?
1/3rd
The foregut is supplied by nerves from which vertebrae?
T6-9
vesical arteries supply the…
bladder
Which roots form the middle trunk of the brachial plexus?
C7
the phrenic nerves are found in the chest descending over the ______ aspects of the heart
lateral
CN V3 sensory supplies…?(5)
the TMJ, the muscles of mastication, the teeth, parotid and submandibular gland, anterior 2/3rds of the tongue
4 activities of the digestive tract
motility, secretion, digestion, absorption
the internal pudendal artery is supplied by…
the internal iliac
torsion of the testes is…
twisting of the spermatic cord and disruption of the blood supply to the testes.
which muscle of mastication is the strongest and has the largest attachment?
masseter - attaches the angle of the mandible and the zygomatic arch
Where is the external ear?
from the auricle to tympanic membrane
Where is the anterior segment of the eye?
in front of the lens
There are two nervous supplies to the GI tract - intrinsic and extrinsic - the intrinsic is…
the enteric nervous system
The enterochromaffin cells produce which gastric secretion?
histamine
5major motility patterns within the GI tract
peristalisis, segmentation, colonic mass movement, migrating motor complex, tonic contracions
common location of prostatic cancer?
peripheral zone
Dominant salivary gland
submandibular
What are the functions of the chest walls? (3)
protect the heart and lungsmake the movements of breathingbreast tissue - lactation
contents of the spermatic cord (6)
testicular artery and vein (panpiniform plexus), the vas deferens, lymphatic vessels, nerves and somatic muscle
What secondary modification occurs to saliva?
Na and Cl out, K and HCO3 down
what level do the ureters enter the posterior aspect of the bladder?
the ischial spine
What is the order of cells in the retina from posterior to anterior? (3)
the photoreceptors –> ganglion cells –> axons –> arteries and veins
Function of the anterior compartment of the arm
flexion of the arm and forearm
The phrenic nerves supply somatic sensory and sympathetic axons to the ______ and ______ ________
diaphragm and fibrous pericardium
Innervation of the anterior compartment of the arm?
musculocutaneous nerve
nerve supply to internal tympanic membrane
CN IX
the myenteric plexus mediates
motility and sphincters
which muscle does the sciatic nerve exit inferior to?
piriformis
serous demilunes of the acinus secrete?
lysozyme
What muscles are contained within the anterior compartment of the arm?
biceps brachii, brachialis, coracobrachialis
Each intercostal space carries a neurovascular bundle between the ______ and _______ muscle layers
internal and innermost
The sublingual gland is supplied by which cranial nerve?
CN VII
3 types of epithelium in the nasal cavities?
keratinised stratified squamous epithelium; respiratory epithelium; olfactory mucosa
the diaphragm has a __- shaped tendon
U
Which pouch(es) are formed in the male at the pelvic edge of the peritoneum?
retrovesicle
Sympathetic nerves supplying the GI Tract
Abdominosplanchnic nerves - T5 - L2
Origins of the diaphragm
deep surfaces of 1. xiphoid process2. costal cartilages and lower ribs3. L1-3 vertebrae
duodenal factors tend to increase/decrease gastric emptying
decrease
Which roots form the superior trunk of the brachial plexus?
C5-C6
Bone with the infraorbital foramen
Maxilla
Where does the lung bud originate from?
the mediastinum
Muscle(s) within the posterior compartment of the arm?
triceps brachii
migrating motor complex is…
powerful sweeping contraction from stomach to terminal ileum
Humour within the anterior chamber ?
aqueous
Function of the triceps brachii
extension of the arm and forearm
origins of rectus abdominus
costal cartilagexiphoid process
peristalsis is…
a wave of relaxation, followed by contraction that normally goes in the aboral direction
Insertion of rectus abdominus
pubic bones
Innervation of levator scapulae
Dorsal scapular nerve
skin tension lines are also known as…
Langer lines
Which rotator cuff muscle(s) attach to the greater tuberosity of the humerus?
Supraspinatous, Infraspinatous, Teres minor
deep fascia of the upper limb (4)
pectoral fascia, deltoid fascia, bracial fascia, antebrachial fascia
causes of increases venous drainage pressure
RVF, DVT, external compression
nodes along the cephalic lymphatics
apical axillary lymph nodes
Where is the eventual pathway of all the auricular lymphatic drainage?
deep cervical nodes –> thoracic duct or R. lymphatic duct –> venous angle
3 layers of skeletal muscles between ribs and intercostal spaces?
externalinternalinnermost
The musculocutaneous nerve originates from which spinal roots?
C5-C6
The midgut is supplied by nerves from which vertebrae?
T8-T12
Which hormones may delay gastric emptying?
CCK and Secretin
The greater omentum has how many layers?
4
Which ribs lie posterior to the kidneys?
floating ribs, 11 and 12
4 layers of the retroperitoneum before the renal capsule
visceral peritoneum, paranephric fat, renal fascia, perinephric fat
foramen for CN IX
jugular foramen
muscles in the superficial gluteal region (4)
all gluteals, tensor fascia lata
Method for differentiating radius and ulna
Radius has a round, flat head
The ankle jerk reflex tests…
S1/S2
4 muscles in the anterior compartment of the leg
tibialis anterior, extensor digitorum longus, extensor hallucis longus, fibularis tertius
Intraperitoneal organs
liver, stomach, almost all small intestine, transverse colon, spleen, gallbladder
Which CN supply 3 out of 4 muscles of the tongue?
CN XII - hypoglossal
Innervation of rhomboid minor and rhomboid major
Dorsal scapular nerve
Sphincters of the GI Tract (6)
upper and lower oesophageal, pyloric, ileocaecal, internal and external anal sphincters
Where do the superior and inferior ophthalmic veins drain?
anterior into the facial vein, posteriorly into the cavernous sinus
What is the umbo?
the most inwardly depressed part of the tympanic membrane
number of bronchopulmonary segments in each lung
10
What type of joint is the acromioclavicular joint?
plane joint
the thoracic arteries and veins course (vertically/horizontally) either side of the deep surface of the sternum
vertically
CN V3 is what type of function i.e. sensory or motor?
sensory and motor
Where does the glossopharyngeal nerve supply sensory innervation? [ENT]
middle ear cavity, eustachian tube, nasopharynx, oropharynx, tonsils
Lactoferrin in saliva provides what function?
chelates iron to limit availability to bacteria
What are the auditory ossicles?
Malleus, Incus, Stapes(Think I MISheard that)
number of lobar bronchi
5
the pudendal nerve travels through the greater/lesser sciatic foramen to the perineum
Lesser
How are the true ribs identified?
they attach via their costal cartilage directly to the sternum
The muscular attachments of the diaphragm are…(3)
the sternum (lower body)the lower six ribs (7-12)L1-3 vertebral bodies
What additional function does biceps brachii also have in addition to flexion of the arm and forearm?
supination of the forearm
Pathway from nephrons to ureter
collecting duct–> minor calyx –> major calyx –> renal pelvis –> ureter
The foramen for CN V2
foramen rotundum
Origins of internal oblique
inferior aspect of ribsiliac crestthoracolumbar fascia
where does the great saphenous vein arise from?
dorsal venous arch
Deep to the gluteal muscles is the…
piriformis
What is the pterion
the H-shaped sutures between the frontal, parietal, temporal and sphenoid bone which is the thinnest part of the skull
How are the false ribs identified?
attach via a common cartilaginous bar
3 openings in the diaphragm to allow which three things to pass through?
aorta, IVC, oesophagus
3 layers of the eye
fibrous, uvea, retina
Which parts of the LRT are located in the lungs?
lobar bronchi –> alveoli
Origin of the thoracic artery (internal mammary)
branch off the subclavian artery