Anatomy - Venous Ulceration

Question 1

What are the two types of fascia?

Answer 1

Superficial fascia (subcutaneous tissue)
- loose connective tissue and fat

Deep fascia

• Tough sheet
• Dense connective tissue
• Fibrous

Question 2

Ulnar and radial arteries - which does superficial and deep palmar arches?

Answer 2

Ulnar doe superficial palmar arch

Radial does deep palmar arch

Question 3

Cephalic and basilic veins - which is lateral and which is medial?

Answer 3

Cephalic = lateral
Basilic = medial

Question 4

Great and small saphenous veins

• Which aspect of the limb?
• Drains into?

Answer 4

Great saphenous vein:

• Arises from dorsal venous arch
• Medial aspect of limb
• Drains into femoral vein
• Around femoral triangle

small saphenous vein:

• Arises from dorsal venous arch
• Posterior midline of leg
• Dains into popliteal vein

Question 5

What type of anaesthetic should you not use near end arteries?

Answer 5

Do not use adrenaline-containing local anaesthetic near end arteries