blood vessels (arteries and veins) Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

what is the order from proximal to distal of the arteries and anatomical landmarks

A

Subclavian artery
First rib
Axillary artery
Location of teres major muscle
Brachial artery
Bifurcation within the cubital fossa
Ulnar artery
Radial artery
Palmar arches (superficial and deep)

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2
Q

at which anatomical landmark does the subclavian artery become the axillary artery

A

1st rib

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3
Q

at which anatomical landmark does the axillary artery become the brachial artery

A

teres major

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4
Q

where does the brachial artery bifurcate and what does it turn into

A

cubital fossa
ulna artery and radial artery

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5
Q

where is ulna artery

A

near 5th digit

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6
Q

where is radial artery

A

near thumb

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7
Q

what is the order of the veins in the upper limb

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superficial and deep palmar venous arches - form ulnar and radial veins
ulnar and radial veins - unite in cubital fossa to form brachial veins
brachial veins - from cubital fossa to teres major
axillary veins - from teres major to 1st rib
subclavian vein - proximal to 1st rib

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