Upper limb Vessels Flashcards

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1
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The pulsation of which aretery can be felt in the anatomical snuff box

A

Radial artery

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2
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Which vessel does the left subclavian artery arise from?

A

Aorta arch

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3
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The two main superficial vein in the upper limb are

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Basilic and cephalic veins

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4
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Where does the basilic vein become the axillary vein?

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At the point it pierces the brachial fascia and drains into the deep brachial vein

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5
Q

Accompanying veins of arteries are called?

A

L venae comintatae

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The major branches of the brachial plexus laterally to medially are

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Musculocutaneous nerve
Axillary nerve
Medial nerve
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve

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7
Q

The lymphatic vessels accompanying the deep veins enter where?

A

Humeral Axillary lymph nodes

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7
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The superficial lymphatic vessels accompanying the cephalic vein enter where?

A

Apical axillary lymph nodes

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8
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The lymphatic vessels accompanying the basilic vein enter where

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The cubital lymph nodes.
Then those that continue from it upwards enter the lateral axillary lymph nodes.

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9
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Where do the two main superficial vein originate from?

A

The dorsal venous system in the hand

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9
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The profunda brachii artery arises from which artery?

A

The brachial artery

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9
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Which site is a common site for venepuncture?

A

Median cubital vein

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9
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At which point does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?

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At the lower border of the teres major

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9
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At which point does the subclavian artery become the axillary ?

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At the lateral border of the 1st rib

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10
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Where does the cephalic vein drain?

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It drains in the axillary vein by piercing the costacoracoid memebrane of the clavipectoral fascia

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11
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The subclavian artery is divided into three parts based on its position relative to which muscle?

A

Anterior scalene

12
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The axillary artery is divided into three parts based on its position relative to which muscle?

A

Pectoralis minor

13
Q

Branches of axillary artery? STP

A

Superior thoracic artery and lateral thoracic artery
Thoracodorsal artery
Posterior and anterior circumflex humeral artery

14
Q

What is axillary artery aneurysm?

A

Its a condition in which the axillary artery is dilated to more than twice its original size and can compress the brachial plexus which can cause neurological symptoms such as paraesthesia and muscle weakness.

15
Q

Where does the brachial artery bifurcate?

A

Beneath the bicipital aponeurosis

16
Q

When fulll occlusion of brachial artery occurs what happens?(summarise)

A

Can cause necrosis of forearm muscles and also volkmanns ischaemic contracture.

17
Q

What part of the forearm does the radial artery supply?

A

Posterolateral aspect

18
Q

What part of the forearm does the ulnar artery supply?

A

Anteromedial aspect

19
Q

The superficial palmar arch is formed by

A

The radial artery and the deep branch of the ulnar artery

20
Q

The deep palmar arch is formed by

A

The ulnar artery and the superficial branch of the radial artery