Upper limb Vessels Flashcards
The pulsation of which aretery can be felt in the anatomical snuff box
Radial artery
Which vessel does the left subclavian artery arise from?
Aorta arch
The two main superficial vein in the upper limb are
Basilic and cephalic veins
Where does the basilic vein become the axillary vein?
At the point it pierces the brachial fascia and drains into the deep brachial vein
Accompanying veins of arteries are called?
L venae comintatae
The major branches of the brachial plexus laterally to medially are
Musculocutaneous nerve
Axillary nerve
Medial nerve
Radial nerve
Ulnar nerve
The lymphatic vessels accompanying the deep veins enter where?
Humeral Axillary lymph nodes
The superficial lymphatic vessels accompanying the cephalic vein enter where?
Apical axillary lymph nodes
The lymphatic vessels accompanying the basilic vein enter where
The cubital lymph nodes.
Then those that continue from it upwards enter the lateral axillary lymph nodes.
Where do the two main superficial vein originate from?
The dorsal venous system in the hand
The profunda brachii artery arises from which artery?
The brachial artery
Which site is a common site for venepuncture?
Median cubital vein
At which point does the axillary artery become the brachial artery?
At the lower border of the teres major
At which point does the subclavian artery become the axillary ?
At the lateral border of the 1st rib
Where does the cephalic vein drain?
It drains in the axillary vein by piercing the costacoracoid memebrane of the clavipectoral fascia
The subclavian artery is divided into three parts based on its position relative to which muscle?
Anterior scalene
The axillary artery is divided into three parts based on its position relative to which muscle?
Pectoralis minor
Branches of axillary artery? STP
Superior thoracic artery and lateral thoracic artery
Thoracodorsal artery
Posterior and anterior circumflex humeral artery
What is axillary artery aneurysm?
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.
Where does the brachial artery bifurcate?
Beneath the bicipital aponeurosis
When fulll occlusion of brachial artery occurs what happens?(summarise)
Can cause necrosis of forearm muscles and also volkmanns ischaemic contracture.
What part of the forearm does the radial artery supply?
Posterolateral aspect
What part of the forearm does the ulnar artery supply?
Anteromedial aspect
The superficial palmar arch is formed by
The radial artery and the deep branch of the ulnar artery
The deep palmar arch is formed by
The ulnar artery and the superficial branch of the radial artery
