Embalming 3

Question 1

A method of locating a structure by reference to an adjacent known or prominent structure. “along the”
(What is is close to?)

Answer 1

Anatomical Guide

Question 2

Points of origin and points or termination in relation to adjacent structures.
“specifies a beginning and ending point”
(begins & ends)

Answer 2

Anatomical Limits

Question 3

An imaginary line drawn on the surface of the skin to represent the approximate location of some deeper lying structure.
“a line drawn from—”
(What you visually see)

Answer 3

Linear Guide

Question 4

linear guide -common carotid artery

Answer 4

A point from the sternoclavicular articulation to the ANTERIOR surface of the lobe of the ear.

Question 5

anatomical guide- common carotid artery

Answer 5

Along the MEDIAL border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM).

Question 6

Begins at the level of the right sternoclavicular articulation and terminates at the level of the superior border of the thyroid cartilage on the right side of the neck.

Answer 6

right common carotid artery

Question 7

Begins at the level of the second left costal cartilage and terminates at the superior border of the thyroid cartilage on the left side of the neck.

Answer 7

left common carotid artery

Question 8

anatomical limits- common carotid artery

Answer 8

right and left common carotid artery

Question 9

Place of incision to raise common carotid artery

Answer 9

Supraclavicular incision
Parallel incision
Half-moon incision

Question 10

Place of incision to raise common carotid artery
performed on top of or above the clavicle. Along the superior border of the clavicle.
- commonly used for an emaciated case, or death of an adolescent female ( when you are anticipating clothing with a low cut neckline)

Answer 10

Supraclavicular incision

Question 11

Place of incision to raise common carotid artery
most common incision used to raise common carotid artery to surface.
Along the posterior border of the inferior one third (1/3) of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Answer 11

Parallel incision

Question 12

Place of incision to raise common carotid artery
visually looks like a smiley face; made between two medial ends of the collar bones, allows you to raise both common carotid arteries to the surface. (Head trauma, major restorative art projects)

Answer 12

Half-moon incision

Question 13

What is the most common incision to raise common carotid artery to surface?

Answer 13

Parallel incision

Question 14

Considerations of raising common carotid artery

Answer 14

Ensures direct distribution to the face.
Close to the center of circulation (arch of aorta).
Has no branches except terminal branches.
Face may be embalmed with milder solution than remainder of the body with restricted cervical injection.

Question 15

Precautions of raising common carotid artery

Answer 15

Incision may be visible after dressing.
Tubes may leave marks on the face.
The face may be over injected.

Question 16

Accompanying Vein of the common carotid artery

Answer 16

nternal jugular vein

Question 17

where is the internal jugular vein located

Answer 17

Located lateral and superficial in relationship to the common carotid artery. (Usually the first you see)

Question 18

The aorta has three distinct divisions, which are going away from the heart. What are they?

Answer 18

Ascending aorta
Arch of aorta
Descending aorta

Question 19

first division of the aorta - the blood is going superiorly (upper direction) away from the heart.

Answer 19

ascending aorta

Question 20

What are the two branches that arise off the ascending aorta.

Answer 20

The left and right coronary arteries, which form a crown around the heart muscle. They are the only arteries that feed the heart muscle itself.

Off two of the cusps of the aortic semilunar valve is the origin of the coronary arteries.

Question 21

second division of the aorta - this is the center of circulation in embalming. It will ensure distribution to both sides of a person’s head, neck, and upper extremities.

Answer 21

Arch of the aorta

Question 22

There are three distinct branches or divisions off the arch of the aorta. They are listed in the order they arise moving away from the heart. What are they?

Answer 22

Brachiocephalic artery
Left common carotid artery
Left subclavian artery

Question 23

first branch to rise off the arch aorta - (unpaired) this will eventually provide blood to the right side of the head and neck, and the right upper extremities.

Answer 23

Brachiocephalic artery

Question 24

The brachiocephalic artery will split into

Answer 24

the right subclavian artery (located under the right collar bone).

Question 25

the branch that feeds the right side of the head and neck. It is the most frequent artery raised and used artery in embalming. Starts where the sternum and the right collar bone meet.

Answer 25

Right common carotid artery

Question 26

the second branch to arise off the arch of the aorta. This will feed the left side of the head and neck.

Answer 26

Left common carotid artery

Question 27

the third branch to arise directly off the arch of the aorta (located beneath the left collar bone) and will eventually feed the left upper extremities

Answer 27

Left subclavian artery -

Question 28

the arch of aorta terminates where

Answer 28

at the level of the 2nd left coastal cartilage

Question 29

the left subclavian begins where?

Answer 29

at the level of the 2nd left coastal cartilage

Question 30

the descending aorta originates where?

Answer 30

at the level of the 2nd left coastal cartilage

Question 31

– initial point of injection for non-autopsy in infant cases. Abdominal aorta is located directly on top of the spinal column. Accompanying vein is IVC – located laterally to the right, largest vein in the human body

Answer 31

Abdominal Aorta

Question 32

branches of the external carotid artery

Answer 32

Facial artery

Question 33

anatomical guide- facial artery

Answer 33

Along the inferior border of the mandible just anterior to the angle of the mandible.

Question 34

place of incision- facial artery

Answer 34

Along the anatomical guide

Question 35

anatomical guide- subclavian artery

Answer 35

the clavicle

Question 36

anatomical limits- right subclavian artery

Answer 36

begins at the sternoclavicular articulation and terminates at the lateral border of the 1st right rib

Question 37

anatomical limits- left subclavian artery

Answer 37

begins at the level of 2nd costal cartilage and terminates at the lateral border of the 1st rib

Question 38

would be the last artery separately inject to ensure distribution to the left upper extremity of autopsied case

Answer 38

left subclavian artery

Question 39

Place of incision- subclavian artery

Answer 39

Along the upper margin of the clavicle about 1/3 the distance from the shoulder and root of the neck

Question 40

linear guide- axillary artery

Answer 40

through the center of the base of the axillary space and parallel to the long axis of the upper extremity when abducted

Question 41

anatomical guide- axillary artery

Answer 41

posterior to the medial border of the coracobrachialis muscle

Question 42

anatomical limits- axillary artery

Answer 42

begins at the lateral border of the 1st rib and terminates at the inferior border of the tendon of the teres major muscle

Question 43

place of incision- axillary artery

Answer 43

Along the anterior margin of the hairline of the axilla

Question 44

considerations of axillary artery

Answer 44

Close to the face Close to the center of circulation Close to center of venous drainage Vessels are relatively superficial

Question 45

precautions of axillary artery

Answer 45

Danger of over-injecting the face Anomalies of both artery and vein are common If arms are not treated properly, it does not appear natural when body is placed in the casket. Numerous branches (about 6)

Question 46

accompanying vein- axillary artery

Answer 46

axillary vein

Question 47

where is the axillary artery located?

Answer 47

located medial and superficial to the axillary artery

Question 48

linear guide- brachial artery

Answer 48

From the center of the base of the axillary space to the center of the forearm just below the bend of the elbow

Question 49

anatomical guide- brachial artery

Answer 49

lies posterior to the medial border of the belly of the biceps brachii muscle.

Question 50

anatomical limits- brachial artery

Answer 50

at the inferior border of the tendon of the teres major muscle and terminates at a point just inferior to the antecubital fossa

Question 51

accompanying vein- brachial artery

Answer 51

basilic vein

Question 52

where is the basilic vein located?

Answer 52

located medial and superficial to the brachial artery

Question 53

place of incision- brachial artery

Answer 53

along the medial margin of the hairline of the axilla. Toward hand for brachial and toward the face for axillary

Question 54

the most lateral artery of the forearm | located on the thumbside

Answer 54

radial artery

Question 55

linear guide- radial artery

Answer 55

on the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to the center of the base of the second digit (index finger)

Question 56

anatomical guide- radial artery

Answer 56

just lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi radialis muscle

Question 57

place of incision- radial artery

Answer 57

along the linear guide at the area of the wrist

Question 58

the most medial artery of the forearm

Answer 58

ulnar artery

Question 59

linear guide- ulnar artery

Answer 59

On the surface of the forearm from the center of the antecubital fossa to a point between the fourth and fifth digits

Question 60

anatomical guide- ulnar artery

Answer 60

Lies lateral to the tendon of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

Question 61

lies in a groove between the tendons of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle and flexor digitorum superficialis).

Answer 61

ulnar artery

Question 62

Ulnar lies_______ to the tendon of flexor digitorium superficialis

Answer 62

medial

Question 63

Ulnar lies _______ to the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

Answer 63

lateral

Question 64

Where does the ulnar lie in relationship to the tendon of flexor digitorium superficialis and the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle

Answer 64

in between