Chapman's Flashcards
Abdomen
Anterior: upper edge of the body and ramus of the pubic bone near the pubic symphysisPosterior: Top of the transverse process of L2
Adrenals
Anterior: 2-2.5” above and 1” lateral on either side of the umbilicusPosterior: Intertransverse space b/w 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae bw spinous process and transverse process
Appendix
Anterior: upper edge of the 12th rib near the top on the rightPosterior: intertransverse space b/w the 11th and 12th thoracic vertebrae on the right
Arm circulation
Anterior: muscular attachments of pec minor to the 3rd, 4th, and 5th ribsPosterior: superior angle of the scapula, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ribs along the inner margin of the scapula
Arm neurtitis
Anterior: B/w the 3rd and 4th ribs (3rd intercostal space) near the sternumPosterior: intertransverse space, midway b/w the spinous and transverse processes of the 3rd and 4th thoracic vertebrae
Bladder
Anterior: Around the umbilicus, as well as on the pubic sympysis close to the median linePosterior: upper edge of transverse process of L2
Broad ligament
From the greater trochanter to within 2” of the knee joint on the outer aspect of the femurPosterior: b/w the PSIS and spinous process of L5
Bronchus
Between the 2nd and 3rd ribs (2nd intercostal space) close to the sternumPosterior: Midway b/w the tip of the transverse process and spinous process of T2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse process
Cerebellum
Anterior: Tip of the coracoid processPosterior: Just under the skull, midway b/w the nuchal ligament and C1 transverse process
Clitoris
Upper, inner aspect of the posterior thigh 3-5” long and 1.5-2” widePosterior: Articulation of the coccyx with the sacrum
Colon
Anterior: An area 1-2” wide, extending from the greater trochanter to within an inch of the patella on the anterior-lateral aspect of the femurRight side- Upper 1/5th: cecum- Middle 3/5ths: ascending colon- Last 1/5th: first 2/5ths of transverse colonLeft side- Upper 1/5th: last 3/5ths of transverse colon- Middle 3/5ths: descending colon- Last 1/5th: sigmoidExtreme upper end of the trochanter on the left side- recto-sigmoid junctionPosterior: Transverse process of L2 to the transverse process of L4 creating a triangular area reaching across the iliac crest
Conjunctiva
Anterior: anterior aspect of humerus, middle aspect of the surgical neck inferiorlyPosterior: Around the suboccipital nerve
Esophagus
Anterior: B/w the 2nd and 3rd ribs close to the sternumPosterior: Midway b/w the tip of the transverse process and spinour process of T2 on the posterior aspect of the transverse prcoess (note- same as bronchus)
Inguinal lymph nodes
Anterior: lowest 2/5ths of the sartorius muscle and its attachment to the tibia, and just above the medial femoral condylePosterior: on the sacrum close to the ilium
Gallbladder
Anterior: B/w the 6th and 7th ribs from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the rightPosterior: intertransverse space, midway b/w the spinous and transverse processes, b/w the 6th and 7th thoracic vertebrae on the right
Intestinal peristalsis (constipation)
Anterior: B/w and the ASIS and greater trochanterPosterior: costovertebral junction of the 11th rib on the right
Kidney
Anterior: 1” above and 1” lateral on either side of the umbilicusPosterior: intertransverse space b/w T12-L1 vertebrae, midway b/w the spinous and transverse process
Larynx
Anterior: upper surface of 2nd rib, 2-3” lateral form the sternumPosterior: midway b/w the tip of the trasnverse process and spinous process of C2 posterior aspect of the transverse process
Liver
Anterior: B/w the 5th and 6th intercostal spaces from the mid-clavicular line to the sternum on the rightPosterior: Intertransverse space, midway b/w the spinous and transverse process, b/w 5th, 6th, and 7th thoracic vertebrae on the right
Lower lung
Anterior: 4th intercostal space close to the sternumPosterior: intertrasnverse space, midway b/w spinous and transverse prcoesses of 4th and 5th thoracic vertebra