Revision GA1 Flashcards
articulations of first rib
3
single facet on head articulates with body of T1 vertebra
tubercle articulates with transverse process of T1
forms a synchondrosis with the manubrium of sternum
describe the first rib
atypical til with short, flattened body
atypical bony features on superior surface of first rib
two grooves where it is crossed by the subclavian vessels
where is the scalene tubercle and what is its function
between subclavian grooves on superior surface of first rib
attachment of anterior scalene
what is the pleura
serous membrane divided into visceral pleura (covers lungs) and parietal pleura (lines thoracic cavity)
subdivisions of parietal pleura
diaphragmatic
cervical
costal
mediastinal
at which point are the parietal and visceral pleura continuous
at the lung root
what is the pulmonary ligament and what is its function
a sleeve of pleura hanging down below the lung root
allows expansion of pulmonary vessels
what is the costodiaphragmatic recess
space where the parietal pleura hangs down below the level of the lungs between the ribs and diaphragm
what is the venous drainage of the heart (generally)
cardiac veins to coronary sinus to right atrium
what is the course of the great cardiac vein
runs with anterior inter ventricular artery
what is the course of the small cardiac vein
runs with right marginal artery
what is the course of the middle cardiac artery
runs with posterior interventricular artery
which cardiac veins drain directly into the right atrium
anterior cardiac veins draining the right atrium wall
what is the oesophagus
fibromuscular tube that allows passage of food from the pharynx to the stomach
at which vertebral level does the oesophagus begin
C6
relations of the oesophagus in the superior mediastinum
lies anterior to vertebral bodies T1-T4
lies posterior to trachea
in which division of the inferior mediastinum does the oesophagus lie
posterior mediastinum
describe the course of the oesophagus in the posterior mediastinum in relation to the aorta
initially is medial (to the right) of the aorta
crosses anterior to the aorta before passing through the oesophageal hiatus
at which level is the oesophageal hiatus
T10
which structures are responsible for the three constrictions of the oesophagus
aorta
left bronchus
diaphragm
what is the scrotum
out pouching of the layers of the abdominal wall
what are the layers of the scrotal wall
superficial layer = colle fascia and dartos muscle
external fascia = external oblique
cremaster muscle = internal oblique
inter fascia = transversals fascia
contents of scrotum
testes
epididymis
lower end of spermatic cord
lymph drainage of scrotum
superficial inguinal nodes
attachments of lesser omentum
liver and lesser curvature of stomach (and first part of duodenum)
what is the lesser omentum made of
double layer of peritoneum
which structures are contained in the free edge of lesser omentum
hepatic artery (left bile duct (right) portal vein (posterior)
the lesser omentum contributes to the boundaries of which structures
lesser sac
omental foramen
what is the largest lymphoid organ in the body
spleen
where is the spleen
left hypochondrium deep to ribs 9-11
arterial supply of spleen
splenic artery
course of splenic artery
arises from coeliac axis
runs along bod and tail of pancreas into lienorenal&spell ligament to hilum of spleen
venous drainage of spleen
splenic vein
course of splenic vein
from hilum
along posterior surface of pancreas
joins SMV to form portal vein
another name of parasympathetic nervous system
craniosacral outflow
parasympathetic outflow occurs in which nerves
CN III, VII, IX, X
S2-S4
action of parasympathetic nervous system
‘rest and digest’
decrease HR, respiration
increase gut motility
parasympathetic action of CN III
constriction of pupils and accommodation
parasympathetic action of CN VII
submandibular and sublingual salivary glands, lacrimal gland, palatine glands
parasympathetic action of CN IX
parotid gland
parasympathetic action of CN X
viscera of thorax and abdomen (up to midgut)
parasympathetic innervation to pelvic and hindgut organs
sacral outflow (S2-S4)
what structures do the margins of rectus abdominis contribute to
medial margins = linea alba
lateral margins = linea semilunaris
blood supply to rectus abdominis
MAINLY inferior epigastric
also superior epigastric
action of rec abd.
flexion of trunk
support of abdominal wall
innervation of rec abd.
T7-12
what are ureters
smooth muscle tubes that transmit urine from the kidneys to the bladder
course of ureters
begin at renal pelvis
pass retroperitoneally over surface of psoas
cross bifurcation of common iliac artery
pass along lateral wall of pelvis to enter base of bladder at trigone
where are the three constrictions of ureter
junction with renal pelvis
crossing pelvic brim
entering bladder
blood supply of ureters
renal, gonadal and superior vesical arteries
equivalent veins
which intercostals run inferomedially
external intercostals
action of intercostals
raise ribs on inspiration
what is the function of papillary muscles
prevent valve prolapse
prevent back flow of blood to atria by keeping valve closed
which structures passes through space posterior to median arcuate ligament
aorta
azygous vein
thoracic duct
which structure opens into the 2nd part of duodenum
ampulla of vater/bile duct/pancreatic duct
which abdominal muscle has transverse fibres
transversus abdominis
lymph drainage of gall bladder
cystic/hepatic/coeliac/pre-aortic T12
what is found in dorsal root ganglion
sensory nerve cell bodies
which vessel supplies the right side of greater curvature
right gastroepiploic artery
branch of gastroduodenal
gives anterior intercostal branches to intercostal spaces 7-9
musculophrenic artery (branch of internal thoracic)
the tubercle of a typical rib articulates with…
transverse process of own vertebra
in the mid-clavicular line, the parietal pleura extends to level of…
rib 8
which structure forms the apex of the heart
left ventricle
which valve prevents backflow to right atrium
tricuspid valve
what is the third branch of the aortic arch
left subclavian
what is the most anterior structure at the lung root
pulmonary vei n
which structure crosses the diaphragm at T8
IVC
the superficial ring is formed from an opening of which structure
aponeurosis of external oblique
quadrates lumborum attaches to: costal margin T12 vertebral body T11 vertebral body 12th rib 10th rib
12th rib
abdominal aorta bifurcates at…
L4
which artery is contained in the gastrosplenic ligament
short gastric artery
what are the nerve roots of the genitofemoral artery
L1, L2
numerous plicae circularis are a fear of which structure
jejunum
what is the most posterior structure at the renal hilum
ureter
what is the largest direct branch of the coeliac axis
splenic
pain from the stomach is referred where
stomach
which muscle can both raise and depress the ribs
internal intercostal
which muscle is innervated by medial and lateral pectoral nerves
pac major
which muscle lies immediately superficial to neuromuscular plane of thorax
internal intercostal
the internal thoracic vessels lie immediately anterior to this muscle
transversus thoracis
which structures prevent back flow of blood the ventricles
semilunar valves
aortic and pulmonary valves
what is a feature unique to the right ventricle
moderator band
which feature separates the muscular and smooth parts of the wall of the right atrium
crista terminalis
the sinoatrial node is located in the upper portion of this structure
crista terminalis
what is the most anterior structure in the superior mediastinum
thymus
which structure crosses the diaphragm at T10
oesophagus
which part of the aorta is found in the middle mediastinum
ascending aorta
where does the azygos vein empty
SVC
the vagus nerve forms a plexus on the surface of which structure
oesophagus
attachments of rec abd
pubic bone, xiphoid process and costal cartilages 5-7
which structure forms the majority of the anterior wall of the inguinal canal
external oblique