Module 7

Question 1

Vasa Vasorum

Answer 1

Small vessels located over the surface of major arteries, especially in arteries exhibiting arteriosclerosis.

Question 2

Linear Guide

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Anatomical Guide

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Anatomical Limit

Answer 4

Points of origin and points of termination in relation to adjacent structures. Used to designate the boundaries of arteries

Question 5

Femoral Triangle

Answer 5

An anatomical guide composed of the inguinal ligament superiorly, medial border of the adductor longus muscle medially, and the medial border of the sartorius muscle. It is used to locate the location of the femoral artery

Question 6

Adductor (Hunter’s) Canal

Answer 6

Serves as a passageway from structures moving between the anterior thigh and posterior leg. Contains femoral artery, femoral vein, and large nerves