Surface Anatomy Flashcards
Why is surface anatomy important?
Diagnosis of diseases and disorders
Drawing blood, taking pulse, physical therapy, and etc are reasons why what is used?
Surface anatomy
The first step of the visual examination is what?
Visual inspection
The second step to a surface anatomy examination was what, which is tapping structures to listen for vibrations?
Percussion
The third step to a surface anatomy examination was what, which is touch/pressure?
Palpation
The fourth step to a surface anatomy examination was what, which is to listen?
Ausculation
What is the landmark for many things in the thoracic cavity/mediastinum, where the trachea bifurcates here?
Sternal angle
What is it called where the trunk and neck meet?
Suprasternal angle
Where is the infrasternal notch?
Xiphoid process
What is palpated to locate place for chest compressions?
Xiphoid process
What are the three borders of the triangle of asculation?
Trapezius, rhomboid major, lattisimus dorsi
What is the location on the back where there is fewer layers of muscles so it’s easier to hear the respiratory sounds (lungs) with stethoscope?
Triangle of asculation
What is a common location for venipuncture on the inside of the elbow where the median cubital vein is found?
Cubital fossa
Where does the radial artery travel, making it a space where you can palpate the pulse?
Anatomical snuffbox
Where is the anatomical snuffbox located?
Distal to the radial styloid process
Why are the gluteal muscles a good spot for intramuscular injections?
The muscles are very thick and have a good blood supply
At the superior and lateral quadrant of the gluteal region, it is likely to miss the what, along with other nerves and vessels?
Sciatic nerve
The femoral triangle consists of what three borders?
Inguinal ligament, sartorius, and adductor longus
The femoral triangle consists of what three femoral things?
Femoral vein, artery, and nerve
What location is the site of femoral hernias, staunch hemorrhage of the lower limb, and where catheters for angioplasty are inserted?
Femoral triangle
