Anatomy: Anatomy of the Limbs Flashcards by Evie Brown

Name the deep fascia indicated by the arrow

Deltoid fascia

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Where do the external iliac lymph nodes drain into?

Common iliac nodes to enter lumbar lymphatics

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Which deep vein does the cephalic vein drain into?

Drains into axillary vein at the deltopectoral triangle

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Name the arteries indicated by the arrow

Metacarpal + digital arteries

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Which deep vein does the small saphenous vein drain into?

Drains deep within the popliteal fossa into the popliteal vein

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Name the deep fascia indicated by the arrow

Antebrachial fascia

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What is the Houseman’s vein?

Section of the cephalic vein on the lateral aspect of the distal forearm, often used for siting a cannula

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Ulnar vein

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Name the veins indicated by the arrow

Superficial and deep palmar venous arches

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Brachial vein

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From what network of veins does the cephalic vein arise?

Dorsal venous network

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Name the arteries of the foot

Dorsalis pedis artery

Medial and lateral plantar arteries

Arcuate artery + deep plantar arch

Metatarsal + digital arteries

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Name the deep fascia indicated by the arrow

Pectoral fascia

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How does chronic venous insufficiency lead to venous ulceration?

Blood vessels become damaged due to increased venous pressure, the skin becomes dry and inflamed, skin cannot heal well due to poor blood supply so skin begins to break down

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Name the deep fascia indicated by the arrow

Brachial fascia

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What is the surface anatomy of the brachial pulse?

Medial to the biceps tedon in the cubital fossa

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What is the surface anatomy of the radial pulse?

Lateral to the tendon of flexor carpi radialis

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Where do the majority of venous ulcers occur?

Gaiter area

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What is the surface anatomy of the popliteal pulse?

In the popliteal fossa, immediately posterior to knee joint

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Fibular vein

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Internal jugular vein

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What causes varicose veins?

Incompetent valves result in reverse flow into superficial veins, causing the veins to become weak and dilated

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow. Name the accompanying vein which is not visible on the image as it runs in the posterior leg

Anterior tibial vein
Posterior tibial vein

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Name the structure indicated by the arrows

Iliotibial tract

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Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Axillary vein

Name the artery indicated by the arrow (not visible in picture - in the posterior leg)

Posterior tibial artery

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Brachial artery

Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Deep femoral vein

Which deep vein does the great saphenous vein drain into?

Drains into the femoral vein immediately inferior to the inguinal ligament

Name the arteries indicated by the arrow

Perforators

Where does the brachial artery bifurcate into the radial and ulnar arteries?

In the cubital fossa

What is the surface anatomy of the posterior tibial pulse?

Between the posterior border of medial malleolus and the achiles tendon

Where do the deep lymphatics of the lower limb drain into?

Popliteal lymph nodes

What are the superficial veins?

Smaller, thinner veins that run in the superficial fascia and drain into deep veins by piercing deep fascia

Describe the pathways of the lymphatics of the upper and lower limbs

Superficial lymphatics generally follow the superficial veins, deep lymphatics generally follow the deep veins

From what network of veins does the basilic vein arise?

Dorsal venous network

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Deep brachial artery

Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Subclavian vein

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Popliteal artery

Which deep vein does the basilic vein drain into?

Drains into the brachial vein at about mid-arm level

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

External iliac artery

What is the surface anatomy of the carotid pulse?

Anterior to sternocleidomastoid muscle at the level of the superior border of the thyroid cartilage

What are the deep veins?

Larger and thicker veins that run deep to deep fascia

Describe the pathway of superficial lymphatics that follow the basilic vein

Enter the cubital lymph nodes; vessels carrying on from these nodes continue up the arm to terminate in the lateral axillary lymph nodes

From what network of veins does the great saphenous vein arise?

Medial aspect of the dorsal venous arch

Where do the majority of arterial ulcers occur?

Foot

Describe the pathway of superficial lymphatics that follow the great saphenous vein

Pass to the superficial inguinal lymph nodes, and then to either the external iliac or deep inguinal lymph nodes

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Deep femoral artery

Where do the deep lymphatics of the upper limb drain into?

Lateral axillary lymph nodes

What is the median cubital vein?

Connection between the cephalic and basilic veins within the cubital fossa; often used in venopuncture

What is the surface anatomy of the dorsalis pedis pulse?

Medial to the tendon of extensor hallucis longus on the dorsum of the foot

Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Popliteal vein

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Axillary artery

What is the superficial fascia?

Continuous layer of loose connective tissue and fat that connects the skin to underlying muscle or bone

Name the deep fascia indicated by the arrow

Crural fascia

Name the deep veins indicated by the arrow

Planter arch

Where do the superficial lymphatics of the upper limb arise from?

Lymphatic plexuses in the fingers and hand

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Anterior tibial artery

Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Radial vein

Name the deep vein indicated by the arrow

Femoral vein

Name the artery indicated by the arrow

Ulnar artery

Where do the axillary lymph nodes drain into?

Subclavian lymphatics

Define ischaemia

Inadequate oxygenation of cells/tissues/organ due to an interruption to blood supply - reduced arterial perfusion pressure or increased venous drainage pressure

Describe the pathway of superficial lymphatics that follow the cephalic vein

Mainly pass straight to the apical axillary nodes

From what network of veins does the small saphenous vein arise?

Lateral aspect of the dorsal venous arch

What is the deep fascia?

Tough, dense connective tissue that covers most of the body deep to skin and superficial fasia Divides the limbs into compartments