Variation in Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What factors contribute to the variation of normal anatomy?
A
- Size, age, Sex of patient
- GIT contents
- Positioning
- Previous medical history
- Potential pathology
2
Q
How can age impact anatomy?
A
- Breast composition
- Brain structure
3
Q
How can the breast tissue change with age?
A
As age progresses dense tissue is replaced by fat
4
Q
Effects of age on the brain?
A
- General shrinkage
- Reduction in convolutions
5
Q
What is the influence of sex?
A
- Females have larger bladders
- Male tracha and sternum larger
- Female clavicles are short, thin and less curved
- Male larynx has an upper prominence
6
Q
How does the GIT contents contribute to variation in anatomy?
A
- Very mobile
- Stomach crossing midline
- Transverse colon drop a long way inferiorly
7
Q
What is the common positioning of the uterus?
A
- Anteverted
- Anteflexed
8
Q
Why would we have to image someone with normal anatomy?
A
- Confirm nothing is wrong
- Monitoring
- Medico-legal procedures
- Trials
9
Q
What are some clues to pathology?
A
- Asymmetry
- Enlarged structure
- Missing structure
- Presence of fluid or air
- Absence of fluid or air
