Blood Vessels And Lymphatics

Question 1

What distinguishes the first part of the subclavian a?

Answer 1

Medial to anterior scalene m.

Question 2

In the brain, when blood is shunted from one area to another hyper perfusion can occur. What does this cause?

Answer 2

Cerebral edema

Question 3

In subclavian steal syndrome, where does the occlusion occur?

Answer 3

Subclavian a proximal to vertebral a.

Question 4

Describe the circle of Willis in a normal individual.

Answer 4

Incomplete. If complete, could be occlusion.m

Question 5

What 3 arteries are found at the level of the greater Cornu of the hyoid bone?

Answer 5

Lingual a
Facial a
Occipital a

Question 6

What a is responsible for a epidural hematoma, and through what foramen does it pass?

Answer 6

Middle meningeal a.

Foramen spinosum

Question 7

What are the branches of the external carotid a?

Answer 7

Superior thyroid a
Ascending pharyngeal a
Lingual a
Facial a
Occipital a
Posterior auricular a
Superficial temporal a
Maxillary a