General Arterial Pattern Flashcards
State the parts of aorta.
Ascending, arch and descending (thoracic & abdominal)
State the origin of right common carotid artery.
Brachiocephalic trunk
State the location where subclavian artery ends.
Outer border of first rib
State the branches of subclavian artery.
VIT C & D
Vertebral artery
Internal thoracic artery
Thyrocervical trunk
Costocervical trunk
Dorsal scapular
State the location where the axillary artery ends.
Lower border of teres major muscle
Which muscle divides the axillary artery into three parts
Pectoralis minor
At which location the femoral artery pulsation is best felt?
Mid-inguinal point
At which vertebral level, the aorta bifurcates?
L4
Where does the posterior tibial artery lie before entering the sole of foot?
Behind the medial malleolus
State the branches of posterior tibial artery at the sole of foot
Medial and lateral plantar arteries
Which artery is located between the medial malleolus and the calcaneal tendon?
Posterior tibial
Which superficial vein is located at the lateral side of the upper limb?
Cephalic
Which vein becomes the axillary vein?
Basilic
Which muscle divides the subclavian artery into three parts?
Scalene anterior
Which is the direct branch of arch of aorta?
Left common carotid artery
