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