Dermatology Anatomy Flashcards
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Where does common carotid artery bifurcate?
Anterior to sternocleidomastoid at level of upper border of thyroid cartilage
Landmark brachial artery?
Medial to biceps tendon in cubital fossa
Landmark radial artery?
Lateral to tendon of flexor carpi radialis
Landmark femoral artery?
Inferior to midpoint of inguinal ligamant
Landmark popliteal artery?
In popliteal fossa
Landmark posterior tibial artery?
Between posterior border of medial malleolus + achilles tendon
Landmark dorsalis pedis artery?
Medial to tendon of extensor hallicus longus
Ax reduced arterial perfusion pressure? (5)
LVF, bleed, occlusion (atherosclerosis), arterial spasm, external compression e.g. tumour
Ax increase svenous drainage presure (stagnant blood)? (3)
RVF, DVT, compression e.g. tumour
Superficial vs deep veins? (4)
Superficial
* Smalle, superficial fascia, highly variable, drain into deep veins
Deep
* Larger, deep fascia, less variable, part of NVB
Superficial fascia vs deep fascia?
Superficial = loose connective tissue + fat
Deep = dense connective tissue (white glistening appearance), divides limbs into compartments
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Where does cephalic vein arise?
Dorsal venous network (hand)
Where is cephalic vein found in arm?
Along lateral aspect of limb
Where does cephalic vein drain?
Axillary vein
At what point does axillary vein (where cephalic vein drains) become subclavian vein?
Lateral border of rib 1
Where does basillic vein arise from?
Dorsal venous network
Where is basillic vein found in the arm?
Medial aspect of limb
Where does basillic vein drain?
Into brachial veins
Which vein is blood normally taken from?
Median cubital vein
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What are the superficial veins of the upper limb?
Cephalic, basillic and median cubital vein
