Embalming Injection Points Flashcards
Anatomical Guide
A method of locating a structure by reference to an adjacent known or prominent structure.
Linear Guide
An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of a deep lying structure.
Anatomical Limit
A point of origin and a point of termination in relation to adjacent structures.
Linear Guide of Common Carotid Artery
Point from the sternoclavicular articulation to the anterior surface of the lobe of the ear.
Anatomical Guide of Common Carotid Artery
Along the medial inner border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
Anatomical Limit of Right Common Carotid Artery
Begins at the level of the sternoclavicular articulation and extends to the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage.
Anatomical Limit of Left Common Carotid Artery
Begins at the level of the 2nd costal cartilage and extends to the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage.
Linear Guide of Axillary Artery
Through the center of the base of the Axillary space and parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity when abducted.
Anatomical Guide of Axillary Artery
Just behind the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle.
Anatomical Limit of Axillary Artery
Begins at the lateral border of the 1st rib and extends to the lower border of the tendon of the teres major muscle.
Linear Guide of Femoral Artery
From the center of the inguinal ligament to the center point of the medial condyle of the femur.
Anatomical Guide of Femur Artery
Through the center of the femoral triangle, bound laterally by the sartorius and medially by the adductor longus.
Anatomical Limit of Femoral Artery
Begins at a point behind the center of the inguinal ligament and terminates at the opening in the adductor magnus muscle.
