Class 12: UE Anatomy Flashcards
where is the axillary artery?
from the 1st rib & level of humerus head
where does the subclavian artery exit?
through the thoracic outlet
where is the brachial artery?
from the axilla to the antecubital fossa
where are the radial and ulnar arteries in relation to each other?
radial artery is lateral to ulnar; ulnar artery is medial to radial
what is a sign of claudication in the upper extremities?
- weakness with exercise
- weakness, pain, or numbness in relation to position of hand
5 UEA diseases
- atherosclerotic arterial disease
- thromboembolism
- arteritis
- raynaud’s syndrome
- thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)
what is another name for atherosclerotic arterial disease?
plaque
is a thromboembolism acute or chronic occlusion?
acute occlusion
what is raynaud’s syndrome?
episodic digital vasospasm with symptoms of digital ischemia
what are 4 symptoms of digital ischemia?
- pallor
- cyanosis
- numbness
- pain
what are the types of raynaud’s syndrome?
- primary
- secondary
what is primary raynaud’s syndrome caused by?
episodic vasoconstriction of digital arteries that occur dt cold temp & emotional stress
age and sex primary raynaud’s syndrome most commonly occur in?
women
usually starts bw 15-25 yo
primary raynaud’s is usually bilateral. T/F?
true
primary raynaud’s is usually asymmetrical. T/F?
false
primary raynaud’s usually involves all fingers. T/F?
true
how is primary raynaud’s syndrome diagnosed?
clinical hx
what causes secondary raynaud’s disease?
conditions associated with abnormal vessel walls or increased blood viscosity
- CT disease
- blood disorders
- arterial causes
- neurovascular disorders
- drug related
secondary raynaud’s disease is usually unilateral. T/F?
true
which type of raynaud’s usually has more severe symptoms?
secondary
two types of arteritis?
- takayasu’s arteritis
- buerger’s disease
how common is takayasu’s arteritis?
rare
what causes takayasu’s arteritis?
autoimmune disorder
what vessels are affected by takayasu’s arteritis?
aortic arch branches
