Applied Anatomy of the LL - Arterial supply of the LL Flashcards
1
Q
What muscle does the popliteal artery pass between ?
A
The popliteal artery passes between two heads of the gastrocnemius
Approximately one hand breadth below the knee, it passes under
2
Q
What are signs of an ACUTE arterial obstruction?
Which leg here is effected ?
A
Pain
Pallor
Perishing cold
Pulseless (early or late)
Paralysis
Paraesthesia
The right one. Or the one that is absolutely completely white. The left leg has a mottled appearance, which may be due to chronic arterial insufficiency or due to this patients acute illness and peripheral shutdown. On examining this patient they will demonstrate a pale, pulseless, paralysed, painful and perishing cold legs.
