Vascularization of the hip Flashcards
What is the major arterial supply for the hip?
The femoral artery.
What are some other less major arterial supply for lower limbs?
The obturator artery and the superior and inferior gluteal artery.
True or false?
There are anastomotic channels on the upper thigh and gluteal region.
True
What is the major vein draining the lower limb and what does it become as it passes under the … ligament?
The femoral vein becomes the external iliac vein as it enters the abdomen through the inguinal ligament.
What are the 2 major channels for superficial venous drainage?
The great and small saphenous vein.
Is the great saphenous vein continous with the femoral vein?
Yes
Does the great saphenous vein begin from the medial or lateral aspect of the dorsal venous arch?
The medial aspect.
What is the course of the small saphenous vein?
Begins from the lateral aspect of the dorsal venous arch to connect with the popliteal vein which then becomes the femoral vein.
What must be remembered when we use veins for CABG?
Veins have valves, arteries don’t therefore to substitute arteries with veins, you’d have to reverse it or use specific surgical technique to obliterate the veins.
Which vein is most frequently used for CABG?
Great saphenous vein.
Why do varicose vein happen?
Varicose veins happen when venous valves are incompetent. Therefore, blood pools inside the veins and increase intravenous pressure.
Where can you feel the pulse of the femoral artery?
Midway between the ASIS and the pubic symphysis.
