Test 1 (Part 2) Flashcards
Divisions of Mediastinum Helpful Note
- Superior and Inferior are separated by the Sternal Angle.
- The Inferior Mediastinum is further divided into Anterior, Middle, and Posterior Mediastinum.
- The Anterior Mediastinum is Anterior to the Heart
- The Middle Mediastinum is the Heart
- The Posterior Mediastinum is Posterior to the Heart
Heart
- The heart is two sided, four chambered, self-Initializing, Self-Adjusting pump that propels blood to all parts of the body
- Right side of the heart receives blood from the Superior and Inferior Vena Cava and pumps it out to the lungs for Oxygenation.
- Left side of the Heart receives Oxygen Righ blood from the Lungs and pumps it out to the entire body via the Aorta
Circulation Helpful Note
1) SYSTEMIC CIRCULATION:
- From the Left Atrium past the Bicuspid Valve into the Left Ventricle out of the Heart past the Aortic Valve into he Aorta, through the Arterial System, through the Capillaries, through the Venous System and back into the Heart though the Inferior and Superior Vena Cavae
2) PULMONARY CIRCULATION:
- From the Superior and Inferior Vena Cavae into the Right Atrium past the Tricuspid Valve into the Right Ventricle out of the Heart past the Pulmonary Valve into he Pulmonary Trunk, through the Right and Left lungs, Back into the Heart through the Pulmonary Veins
Layers of the Heart
1) Epicardium:
- Outermost layer; made up of Visceral Serous Pericardium
2) Myocardium:
- Thick muscular layer made up of Spiraling, Overlapping layers of Cardiac Muscle
3) Endocardium:
- Thin internal endothelial and sub endothelial layer lining the inside of the chambers of the Heart and Valves
4) Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart
- Dense collagenous fibers
A) Produces Attachment point for the Myocardium
B) Produces attachment points for the valves of the Cuspid Valves
C) Supports and Strengthens ATRIOVENTRICULAR and SEMILINAR ORIFICES
D) Provides an Electrically insulated barrier between the Atria and Ventricles
Myocardial Infarction (Clinical Note)
- Lack of blood flow to a specific area of the Myocardium, usually the result of a blockage in a Coronary Artery.
- CORONARY ARTHEROSCLEROSIS, or build up of lipids on the Internal walls of the Coronary arteries DECREASES the size of lumen of that vessel, increasing the likelihood of an Embolus, or plug blocking a vessel off entirely
Angina Pectoris (Clinical Note)
- Pain that originates in the Heart and Produces a Strangling pain of the Chest.
- Angina Pectorals literally means strangling pain of the Chest.
- The main is usually the result of a narrow or obstructed Coronary Arteries that produces ISCHEMIA of the Myocardium
External Features of the Heart
1) Apex:
- Inferolateral part of the Left Ventricle, projects predominantly to the Left
2) Base:
- Posterior portion, near the Left Atrium
3) Surfaces (3):
A) Sternocostal (Right Ventricle)
B) Diaphragmatic (Right and Left Ventricles)
C) Pulmonary (Paired; Right Atrium and Left Ventricle, Occupying the Cardiac Impression on both Lungs)
4) Borders (4): A) Right (Right Atrium) B) Inferior (Right Ventricle) C) Left (Left Ventricle) D) Superior (Right and Left Atria and the exit point for the Aorta and Pulmonary Trunk)
5) Right Atrioventricular Groove:
- Between the Right Atrium and Right Ventricle, Transmits the Right Coronary Artery
6) Left Atrioventricular Groove:
- Between the Left Atrium and Left Ventricle, Houses the Coronary Sinus
7) Anterior Interventricular Groove:
- Between Right and Left Ventricles on the Anterior aspect of the Heart, transmits the Anterior Interventricular Artery and Great Cardiac Vein
8) Posterior Interventricular Groove:
- Between Right and Left Ventricles on the Posterior aspect of the Heart, transmits the Posterior Interventriculr Artery and middle Cardiac Vein
9) Sulcus Terminalis:
- External vertical groove corresponding to the Internal Cista Terminals
10) Ligamentym Arteriosum:
- Embryological remnant of the DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS, communication between the Pulmonary Trunk and the Arch of the Aorta
Ligamentum Artriosum Helpful Note
- It travels from the Superior aspect of the Pulmonary Trunk to the Inferior Concave border of the Aortic Arch.
- The Ligamentum Arteriosum is the adult remnant of the embryological Ductus Arteriosus which shunted blood from the Pulmonary Trunk to the Aorta to bypass the nonfunctional lungs.
- The left recurrent Laryngeal Nerve of the Vagus Nerve (CN X) loops around the Aortic Arch and Ligamentum Arteriosum then sends to the Larynx!
Internal Features of the Heart (Right Atrium)
1) Sinus Venarum:
- Posterior, Smooth, Thin walled region where the Venae Cavae and Coronary Sinus empty
2) Pectinate Muscle:
- Anterior, rough muscular wall
A) Right Auricle
3) Crista Terminalis:
- Internal ridge separating smooth and rough regions
4) Intertribal Septum:
- Wall between the two Atria
A) Fossa Ovalis (Embyronic remnant of the Foramen Ovalis
5) Opening for the Coronary Sinus
Atrial Septal Defects Clinical Note
- Typically involves an incomplete closure of the Foramen Ovale.
- It is estimated that 15-20% of adults have a small potency of their Foramen Ovale which is considered Clinically Insignificant.
- Larger openings in the Intertribal Septum can be clinically significant as they allow mixture of Oxygen Rich and Oxygen Depleted Blood
Internal Features of Heart (Right Atrioventricular Orifice)
- Passage from Right Atrium to Right Ventricle, Variably occluded by the Tricuspid Valve
Internal Features of Heart (Right Ventricle)
1) Tricuspid Valve:
- Separates Right Atrium and Right Ventricle
A) Anterior Cusp
B) Posterior Cusp
C) Septal Cusp
D) Chordae Tendonae
- Attach Free edges of the three Cusps to three corresponding Papillary Muscles
E) Anterior Papillary Muscle:
- Joined to the Anterior Cusp of the Tricuspid valve via Chordae Tendon
F) Posterior Papillary Muscle:
- Cusp of the Tricuspidd valve via Chorda Tendon
G) Septal Papillary Muscle:
- Cusp of the Tricuspid valve via Chordae Tendon
2) Trabecular Carnae:
A) Septomarginal Trabeculum:
- Moderator Band; from the Interventricular Septum to the base of the Anterior papillary Muscle, transmits the right bundle branch of Atrioventricular bundle to the Anterior Papillary Muscle
3) Conus Arteriosus:
- Infundibulum
- Smooth walled, leads into the Pulmonary Trunk
4) Pulmonary Valve:
- Semilunar Valve possessing Right, Left, and Anterior Cusps, separates Right Ventricle from the Pulmonary Trunk
A) Pulmonary Sinuses:
- Space between the wall of the Pulmonary trunk and the Cusps of the Pulmonary Vavle
Cardia Cauterization Clinical Note
- Insertion fo a catheter into he Femoral Vein which is then passed up to the Inferior Vena Cava allowing Radiographic visualization of the Right Atrium, Right Ventricle, Pulmonary Trunk, and Pulmonary Arteries
Internal Features of Heart (Left Atrium)
1) Left Auricle:
- Thicker-walled than the Right Atrium
2) Openings for the 4 Pulmonary Veins
3) Intertrial Septum
Internal Features of Heart (Left Atrioventricular Orifice)
- Passage from the Left Atrium to Left Ventricle, variably occluded by the Bicuspid Valce
Internal Features of Heart (Left Ventricle)
- Thicker walled thant Right Ventricle
1) Bicuspid (Mitral) Valve:
- Separates the Left Atrium from the Left Ventricle
A) Anterior Cusp
B) Posterior Cusp
C) Chordae Tendon:
- Attach free edges of the two cusps to Ventricular Surfaces
D) Anterior Papillary Muscle:
- Joined to the Anterior Cusp of the Bicuspid valve via Chordae Tendon
E) Posterior Papillary Muscle:
- Joined to the Posterior Cusp of the Bicuspid valve via Chordae Tendonae
2) Trabecular Carnae:
- Rough Muscular region
3) Aortic Vestibule:
- Smooth walled, leads into the Ascending Aorta
4) Interventricular Septum:
- Myocardial wall separating the two Ventricles, houses the Atrioventricular Bundle, Right and Left bundle Branches and Subendocardial Branches
5) Aortic Valve:
- Semilunar valve possessing Right, Left, and Posterior (non-Coronary) Cusps
- Separates Left Ventricle form the Ascending Aorta
- Occupies the Aortic Orifice
A) Aortic Sinus:
- Space between the Wall of the Ascending Aorta and the Cusps of the Aortic Valve, the Right and Left Aortic Sinuses house the openings for the Right and Left Coronary Artery
Ventricular Septal Defects Clinical Note
- Due to the Embryologically divergent tissues that make up the Interventricular Septum that structure is particularly susceptible to defects.
- All defects are clinically relevant as they allow the mixture of Oxygen Rich and Oxygen depleted blood
Conducting System of the Heart
- Consists of Cardiac Muscle Cells, specialized conducting fibers and two bundles of Nodal Tissue responsible for coordinating the Cardiac Cycle
1) Sinoatrial Node:
- Located in the Myocardium, where the Superior Vena Cava meets the Right Atrium, a small bundle of specialized cardiac muscle fibers that initiate and regulate impulses that propagates through the atrial walls, via Myogenic Conduction, producing DIASTOLE,
- “Pacemaker of the Heart”
2) Atrioventricular Node:
- Small bundle of Specialized cardia muscle fibers located in the Intertribal Septum near the opening for the Coronary Sinuses, response to the impulse from the Sinoatrial Node that distributed through the wall of the Atrium and distributes that signal through the Ventricles
3) Atrioventricular Bundle:
- Crosses the electrically insulated barrier provided by the Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart and distributes the impulse from the Atrioventricular Node into a Right and Left Atrioventricular Bundle which then distributes as Subendocardial Branches
4) Subendocardial Branches:
- Distribute the Atrioventricular Nodal impulse form the Right and Left Atrioventricular Bundle Branches first tot the Interventricular Septum, then to the papillary muscles, and finally to the rest of the ventricular Wall
- Also called the PERKING FIBERS
The Cardia Cycle Helpful Note
1) Beginning of Diastole:
- Aortic and Pulmonary Valve close due to a drop in Pressure inside the Ventricles
2) Early Diastole:
- As the ventricles relax the Heart Lengthens and the Atrioventricular Valves (Tricuspid and Bicuspid Valve) open flooding the Ventricles with Blood
3) Diastole:
- Atrial contraction takes place in the late moments of Diastole and expulsion of blood into the Ventricles
4) Beginning of Systole:
- Atrioventricular Valves close due to an increased pressure in the Ventricles
5) Early Systole:
- Ventricles begin to contract thereby increasing the pressure, opening the Aortic Valve and the Pulmonary Valve
6) Systole:
- Full Ventricular contraction and expulsion of blood into the Ascending Aorta and Pulmonary Trunk
Atrial Cardia Pacemaker Clinical Note
- Produces a regular electrical impulse that is carried to the Ventricles via electrodes which are inserted through a large vein to the Superior Vena Cava, into the Right Atrium past the Tricuspid Valve into the Endocardium of the Trabecular Carnae of the Right Ventricle
Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Note
- Irregular twitching of the Atrial cardiac muscle fibers to which the ventricles respond at irregular intervals.
- Circulation usually remains satisfactory
Ventricular Fibrillation Clinical Note
- Rapid irregular twitching of the Ventricles rendering the Heart unable to pump blood.
- An electric shock administered by electrodes can cease all cardiac movement (defibrillation), in hopes that the Heart may begin beating regularly after a period of time
Cardia Referred Pain Clinical Note
- Ischemia stimulated Visceral pain sensory fibers in the hear of the Autonomic Nervous System
- These visceral sensory fibers often share a spinal ganglion with the somatic sensory fibers of areas such as the upper limb and superior lateral chest wall
- Anginal pain is typically referred to the area innervated by the Left Medial Branchial Cutaneous Nerve, the left substernal area, left pectoral area and medial aspect of the left upper limb are often involved in this variety of referred pain
Pericardium
1) Serios (membranous)
A) Parietal (Adherent to Fibrous pericardium)
B) Visceral (Adherent to the heart, makes up the Epicardium)
2) Fibrous:
- tough and Fibrous
3) Oblique Pericardial Sinus:
- Wide recess posterior to the base of the Heart
4) Transverse Pericardial Sinus:
- Transverse passage transversing the origins of the great vessels
Surgical Significance of the Transverse Pericardial Sinus Clinical Note
- This space allows cardia surgeons to access the area posterior to the aorta and pulmonary trunk to clamp or insert the tubes of a bypass machine into these large vessels
Pericarditis Clinical Note
- Inflammation of pericardium, which can make the pericardium rough and produce friciotn.
- This friction called a Pericardial Friction rub can be observed with a Stethoscope.
- If left untreated the Pericardium can calcify
Pericardial Effusion Clinical Note
- Inflammation of the pericardium can result in the accumulation of fluid or pus in the pericardial sac which can compress the heart.
- Heart compression is know as Cardiac Tamponade!!!
Pericardiocentesis Clinical Note
- Drainage of blood, fluid or pus from the pericardial sac.
- this is usually done to relive Cardiac Taponade
Aorta
- Distal to the Left Ventricle and Aortic Valve, travels superiorly as the very short Ascending Aorta, turns to the left as the Aortic Arch then travels inferiorly as the Descending Aorta through the Thorax (As the Thoracic Aorta), through the Aortic Hiatus on the Thoracic Diaphragm and not the Abdomen (as the Abdominal Aorta)
Ascending Aorta (Right Coronary Artery)
- Branch of Ascending Aorta travels anteriorly around the hear to the posterior aspectA) Sinoatrial Nodal Artery:
- Arises from the right Coronary A 60% of the time and 40% of the time from the Circumflex Branch of the Left Coronary Artery, and it supplies the Sinuatrial Node!!!B) Conus Branch:
- Supplies the Conus ArteriosusC) Atrial Branch:
- Supplies Right AtriumD) Right Marginal Artery:
- Travels along the Inferior Border of the HeartE) Atrioventricular Nodal Artery:
- Supplies the Atrioventricular NodeF) Posterior Interventricular Artery: - Travels along the Posterior aspect of the Heart between the Right and Left Ventricles * ***Interventricular Septal Branches : Supp;y the Interventricular Septum!!!!!! G) Right Posterolateral Artery: - Supplies the Left Ventricle
Ascending Aorta (Left Coronary Artery)
- Branch of Ascending Aorta travels Superiorly around the heart to the Posterior Aspect
A) Anterior Interventricular Artery: - Travels along the anterior aspect of the heart between the Right and Left Ventricles, most responsible for supplying the Atrioventricular Bundle as it passes through the Interventricular Septum 1) CONUS BRANCH: Supplies the Conus Arteriosus 2) LATERAL (Diagonal) ARTERY: Descends along the Anterior Surface of the Heart 3) INTERVENTRICULAR SEPTAL BRANCHES: Supply the Interventricular Septum, Atrioventricular Bundle and Right and Left Bundle Branches B) Circumflex Artery: - Travels Posteriorly around the Hear to the Posterior Aspect 1) LEFT MARGINAL ARTERY: Travels along the Left Margin of the Heart 2) POSTERIOR LEFT VENTRICULAR ARTERY: Supplies the Left Ventricle
Coronary Artery Bypass Grast Clinical Note
- Obstruction of the Coronary Arteries may necessitate replacement of a segment of the Coronary Artery, this process is called a Coronary Artery Bypass Graft.
- The Great Saphenous Vein is often used based on its comparable diameter to the Coronary Arteries, its easy of Dissection from the Lower lImb and the fact that it orders lengthy portions with no branching or Valves.
- Radial Artery is also used
Coronary Angioplasty Clinical Note
- Insertion of a small balloon catheter into the lumen of the Coronary Artery.
- The Balloon is inflated to flatten the obstructing plaque against the wall and increase the size of the lumen improving the blood flow
Arch of the Aorta
- Produces Brachiocephalic Trunk, Left Common Carotid Artery, and Left Subclavian Artery
Brachiocephalic Trunk
- Produces Right Common Carotid Artery and Right Subclavian Artery
Left Common Carotid Artery
- Head and Neck
Left Subclavian Artery (Region One)
- Branch of Brachiocephalic Trunk on the Right Side, branch of Aortic Arch on the Left Side
1) REGION ONE: Medial to Anterior Scalene MuscleA) Vertebral Artery: Head and NeckB) Internal Thoracic Artery: Travels Inferiorly to Posterior aspect of Anterior Chest Wall, between the Ribs and the Transverse Thoracic MuscleI) Anterior Intercostal Artery: Segmental Branches of Internal Thoracic Artery. and travels in the Costal Groove A) Perforating Branches (To the Breast) B) Medial Mammary Branches (To the Breast) II) Pericardiacophrenic Artery: Primary Blood supply to the Pericardium, also supplies the Thoracic Diaphragm III) Musculophrenic Artery: Terminal Branches of the Internal Thoracic Artery, travels along the Medial Margin of the 7th-9th Costal Cartialges, supplies the 7th-9th Anterior most Intercostal Spaces and the Thoracic Diaphragm IV) Superior Epigastric Artery: Terminal Branch of the Internal Thoracic Artery, travels to the deep surface of the Rectus Abdomens Muscle, forms anastomosis with eh Inferior Epigastric Artery
C) Thyrocervical Trunk: Head and NeckI) Inferior Thyroid Artery: Head and Neck A) Ascending Cervical Artery: Head and Neck II) Suprascapular Artery III) Transfer Cervical Artery
Left Subclavian Artery (Region Two)
- Deep to the Anterior Scalene Muscle
1) Costocervical Trunk: Head and NeckA) Supreme Intercostal Artery: Head and NeckB) Deep Cervical Artery: Head and Neck
Left Subclavian Artery (Region Three)
- Lateral to the Anterior Scalene Muscle and proximal to the 1st Rib
1) Dorsalscapular Artery
Axillary Artery (Region One)
- Continuation of Subclavian Artery distal to 1st Rib
REGION ONE:
- Distal to the 1st Rib, proximal to Pectorals Minor Muscle
1) Superior Thoracic Artery: Travels to the Thoracic Wall, supplies the 1st and 2nd Intercostal Spaces and the Superior Most Serratus Anterior Muscle
Axillary Artery (Region Two)
- Deep to Pectorals Minor Muscle
1) Thoracoacromial Trunk:
2) Lateral Thoracic Artery:
- Travels along the Lateral border of Pectorals Minor Muscle supplying Pectorals Major, Pectorals Minor, Serrates Anterior and Intercostal Muscles
I) Lateral mammary branches: To the Brest
Axillary Artery (Region Three)
- Distal to Pectoralis Minor Muscle, Proximal to Teres Major Muscle
1) Subscapular Artery
A) Circumflex Scapular Artery
B) Thoracodorsal Artery
2) Anterior Humeral Circumflex Artery
3) Posterior Humeral Circumflex Artery
Descending (Thoracic) Aorta
- Extends from the Aortic Arch, to the Aortic Hiatus, where it becomes the Decending (Abdominal) Aorta
- Can be divided into three Vascular Planes: Unpaired Visceral Branches, Paired Lateral Visceral Branches, and Paired Segmental Visceral Branches
Unpaired Visceral Branches
1) Mediastinal Artery
2) Esophageal Artery
3) Pericardial Artery
Paired Lateral Visceral Branches
1) Right Bronchial Artery:
- Supplies the structures of the Hilum of the Right Lung, arises from upper Posterior Intercostal Artery, Descending (Thoracic) Aorta, or Left Bronchial Artery
2) Left Bronchial Artery:
- Supplies the structures of the Hilum of the Left Lung, arises from the Descending (Thoracic) Aorta
Paired Segmental Parietal Branches
1) Posterior Intercostal Artieri:
- Segmental branches of Descending Aorta travel in the Costal Groove
A) DORSAL BRANCH: Travels with the Posterior Ramus of the Spinal Nerves
B) COLLATERAL BRANCH: Travels along the Superior Edge of the Rib Inferior to the Intercostal Space
C) LATERAL CUTANEOUS ARTERY: Travels through the Intercostal Muscles to supply an area of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue on the Lateral Trunk
I) Lateral mammary Branches (To the Breast)
2) Subcostal Artery:
- Travels into the abdomen below the 12th Rib with the Subcostal Nerve
Superior Phrenic Artery of Descending Thoracic Aorta
- Supplies the Thoracic Diaphragm, does not fit into one of the three Vascular Plane Branching patterns
Pulmonary Trunk
- Exits Heart at the Superior Border, distal to the Right Ventricle passed the Pulmonary Artery, which travel with a corresponding Bronchus and similar branching patterns
Pulmonary Trunk (Right Pulmonary Artery)
- Branch of Pulmonary Trunk from Right Ventricle of the Heart enters the Lung at the Hilum, thick walled vessels which Convey Deoxygenated Blood
1) Superior Lobar Artery:
- To Superior Lobe
- Segmental Arteries (Apical, Posterior and Anterior)
2) Middle Lobar Artery:
- To Middle Lobe
- Segmental Arteries (Lateral and Medial)
3) Inferior Lobar Artery:
- To Inferior Lobe
- Segmental Arteries (Superior, Anterior Basal, Medial Basal, Lateral Basal, and Posterior Basal)
Pulmonary Trunk (Left Pulmonary Artery)
- Branch of Pulmonary Trunk from Right Ventricle of Heart enters the Lung at the hilum, thick walled vessels which convey deoxygenated blood
1) Superior Lobar Artery:
- To Superior Lobe
- Segmental Arteries (Apicoposterior, Anterior, Lingular)
2) Inferior Lobar Artery:
- To Inferior Lobe
- Segmental Arteries (Superior, Anterioromedial Basal, Lateral Basal, and Posterior Basal)
Pulmonary Embolism Clinical Note
- Obstruction of a Pulmonary Artery by an embolus, such as a blood clot, fat globule or air bubble.
- The Embolus usually passes from a vein through the right side of the heart into the Pulmonary Arteries
Pulmonary Veins
- Being as intersegmental veins between the Bronchopulmonary Sements, travel independently from the Pulmonary A and Bronchi, empty into the Left Atrium
1) Right Pulmonary Vein:
- Superior and Inferior branches exit the Lung at the Hilum and enter the Left Atrium of the heart
- Thin walled vessels which convey oxygenated blood
2) Left Pulmonary Vein:
- Superior and Inferior branches exit the Lung at the Hilum and enter the Left Atrium of the heart
- Thin walled vessels which convey oxygenated bl
Coronary Venous Circulation (CORONARY SINUS)
- Posterior aspect of the Heart
- Drains Great, Middle, and Small veins
- Empties into the Right Atrium of the Heart
1) Great Cardia Vein:
- Originates on the Anterior aspect of the Heart between the Right and Left Ventricles
- Travels with the Anterior Interventricular Artery
- Then travels around the Heart, traveling with the Circumflex Artery to empty into the Coronary Sinus
2) Middle Cardiac Vein:
- Travels along the Posterior aspect of the Heart between the Right and Left Ventricles
- Travels with the Posterior Interventricular Artery
3) Small Cardiac Vein:
- Travels along the Inferior border of the Heart
- Travels with the Right Marginal Artery
Coronary Sinus Circulation (ANTERIOR CARDIAC VEIN)
- Anterior surface of the Heart, crosses over the Right Atrioventricular Groove
- Empties directly into the Right Atrium of the Heart
Coronary Sinus Circulation (SMALLEST CARDIAC VEINS)
- Extremely small vessels, possessing NO VALVES
- Exist in the Myocardium and communicate directly with the Internal Chambers of the Heart
Superior Vena Cava
- Union of Right and Left Brachiocephalic Vein and Azygous Vein
- Drains from Superiorly into Right Atrium of the Heart
Azygous Vein
- Drains Posterior Intercostal Vein from the right side of the Posterior Thoracic wall and travels superiorly until crossing over the Vertebral bodies to meet the Superior Vena Cava
1) Right Posterior Intercostal Vein:
- Travels with Posterior Intercostal Artery in the Costal Groove
Hemiazygous Vein
- Drains Posterior Intercostal Vein from the LEFT side of the Lower Posterior Thoracic Wall
- Communicates with the Azygous Vein via a COMMUNICATING BRANCH that divides the Hemiazygous Vein from the Accessory Hemiazygous Vein
1) Left Posterior Intercostal Vein:
- Travels with Posterior Intercostal Artery in the Costal Groove
Accessory Hemiazygous Vein
- Drains Posterior Intercostal Vein from the Left side of the Upper Posterior Thoracic Wall
- Communicates with the Azygous Vein via a communicating branch that divides the Hemiazygous Vein from the Accessory Hemiazygous Vein
1) Left Posterior Intercostal Vein:
- Travel with Posterior Intercostal Artery in the Costal Groove
Inferior Vena Cava
- Union of Right and Left Common Iliac Vein
- Travels through the Abdomen, through the Vena Cava Foramen of the Thoracic Diaphragm, then drains from Inferiorly into Right Atrium of the Heart
Thoracic Duct
- Originates as the CHYLE CISTERN in the Abdomen
- Drains Lymph from the Lower Extremities, Pelvis, Abdomen, Left half of the Thorax, Left Upper Extremity and Left side of the Head and Neck
- Superiorly empties into the Venous System near the Junction of the Left Internal Jugular Vein and Left Subclavian vein
- In the Thorax it drains the Subclavian Lymphatic Trunk and the Bronchomediastinal Trunk
1) Subclavian Trunk:
- Drains primarily the Subclavian Lymphatic Trunk and the Bronchomediastinal Trunk
- Empties into the Brachiocephalic Vein near its origin
2) Jugular Trunk:
- Drains the Cranial and Cervical Lymph Nodes
3) Bronchomediastinal Trunk:
- Drains Parasternal, Paratracheal, Paraesophageal, Superior Phrenic and Brachiocephalic Lymph Nodes
Thymus
- Primary Lymphoid organ located in the Anterior Mediastinum which is gradually replaced by fat after Puberty
Thoracic Lymph Nodes
- On the Right Side, Lymph drains from the Right Lymphatic Duct into Venous Circulation, on the Left Side Lymph drains from the Thoracic Duct into Venous Circulation
1) Axillary Lymph Nodes:
- Includes the Pectoral, Interpectoral, Deltopectoral, Supraclavicular and Inferior Deep Cervical Lymph Nodes
- Drains 75% of the Breast via the SUBAREOLAR Lymphatic Plexus
- Empties into the Subclavian Lymphatic Trunk, then into the Right Lymph Duct or Thoracic Duct
2) Parasternal Lymph Nodes:
- Drain the SUBAREOLAR Lymphatic Plexus, Parietal Pleura, and Thymus
- Empties into the Bronchomediastinal Trunk, then into the Right Lymphatic Duct or Thoracic Duct
3) Tracheobronchial Lymph Nodes:
- Drain the Bronchopulmonary Lymph Nodes and the Subepicardial Lymphatic Plexus( Inferior Tracheobronchial Lymph Nodes Only)
- Empties into the Birinchomediastinal Trunk
1) Bronchopulmonary Lymph Nodes:
- Drain the Superficial and Deep Lymphatic Plexuses of the Lung
A) Superficial Lymphatic Plexus of the Lung:
- Drains superficial Lung and Visceral Pleura
B) Deep Lymphatic Plexus of the Lung:
- Drain the Deep Lungs ad the Bronchi
4) Intercostal Lymph Nodes
- Drain the Parietal Pleura
5) Phrenic Lymph Nodes
- Drain the Parietal Pleura
6) Anterior Mediastinal Lymph Nodes
- Drain the Parietal Pleura
7) Posterior mediastinal Lymph Nodes
- Drains the Parietal Pleura, Esophagus, Posterior Pericardium, Thoracic Diaphragm, and the Middle Posterior Intercostal Spaces
- Empty into the Thoracic Duct
Afferent and Efferent Neurons
1) Afferent:
- Relays the Sensory information from the Periphery and into the Spinal Cord
- Dorsal
2) Efferent:
- From the Ventral side of the Spinal Cord to the Periphery and relays Corrective Information