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Thorax anatomy Flashcards

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What are the contents of the cubital fossa?

A

lateral: Radial nerve, Brachial tendon, Brachial artery, Median nerve :Medial
nemonic: Really Need Beer to be at my Nicest

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What structure connects the aorta and pulmonary artery in foetal life?

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ductus arteriosus

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What is the function of the ductus arteriosus?

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allows shunting of blood away from the non-functioning lungs into circulation

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What is used to close the ductus arteriosus ex utero?

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NSAIDs
causes reduction of PGs
[PGs maintain the latency of the DA in utero]

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What is the ductus venosus?

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connects umbilical vein to the IVC in utero

allows oxygenated blood to bypass the liver

also known as the Arantius’ duct

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What is the foramen oval?

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opening of atrial septum allowing blood flow from the RA to the LA

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What is the function of the umbilical vein? What does is become ex utero?

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carries oxygenated blood from placenta to foetus

becomes round ligament of liver

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