year 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the venous angle?
A
It is the angle between the subclavian vein and the internal jugular vein when they meet to form the brachiocephalic vein
2
Q
At what vertebral level does the azygous vein drain into the vena cava?
A
T4
3
Q
What is another name for the venous angle?
A
Pirogoff’s angle
4
Q
What artery can be palpated in the popliteal fossa?
A
Popliteal artery
5
Q
What are the pulses of the lower limb?
A
Femoral, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis and sometimes popliteal