Embalming - Module 7

Question 1

A network of small blood vessels that supply the walls of large blood vessels, such as elastic arteries (e.g., the aorta) and large veins (e.g., the venae cavae).

Answer 1

Vasa Vasorum

Question 2

Line drawn or visualized on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper lying structure.

Answer 2

Linear Guide

Question 3

Descriptive reference for locating arteries and veins by means of the anatomical structures that are known.

Answer 3

Anatomical Guide

Question 4

Point of origin and point of termination in relation to adjacent structures. Used to designate the boundaries of arteries.

Answer 4

Anatomical Limit

Question 5

An anatomical space in the anterior upper thigh that contains several palpable structures.

Answer 5

Femoral Triangle

Question 6

A narrow conical tunnel located in the thigh. It is approximately 15cm long, extending from the apex of the femoral triangle to the adductor hiatus of the adductor magnus.

Answer 6

Adductor (Hunter’s) Canal