Part 4 Flashcards

(26 cards)

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Thoracic Duct Collects most of the lymph in the body EXCEPT from the:

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RUE R chest Neck and head Lower left lobe of lung **above collected from the Right Lymphatic Duct**

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LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

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Lymph drainage is organized into 2 separate & unequal drainage areas. Normally lymph does NOT drain across the lines that separate these areas. Structure w/in each area carry lymph to its destination, in the circulatory system.

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Right Lymphatic Duct

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Drains lymph from: R side head & neck R arm RUQ of the body Empties lymph into the Right Subclavian Vein to enter back into the bloodstream.

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Thoracic duct

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L side head & neck LUE and LUQ L lower trunk LLEs

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In adults the thoracic duct transports up to

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4 L of lymph/day

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2 valves at the junction of the duct

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the left subclavian v. prevent the flow of venous blood into the duct

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Thoracic Duct – Clinical Significance

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When blocked or damaged a large amount of lymph can quickly accumulate in the pleural cavity ->chylothorax The first sign if malignancy (especially intra-abdominal), may be an enlarged lymph node in the left supraclavicular area close to where the thoracic duct empties into the left subclavian vein

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Lymphoid Tissue

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Defends the body against infections and spread of tumors Consists of connective tissue with white blood cells (WBCs), most numerous being lymphocytes

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Secondary (or peripheral) lymphoid tissues

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provide the environment for the foreign molecules or antigens to interact with the lymphocytes

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primary (or central) lymphoid organs

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generate lymphocytes from immature progenitor cells

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Lymph Organs

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Lymph Nodes Tonsils Spleen Thymus Bone Marrow

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Role of lymph nodes:

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Filter the lymph before it is returned to the circulatory system

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13
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damaged or destroyed nodes

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do not regenerate

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14
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function of the Vestibular System

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Postural Stability Gaze Stabilization Spacial Orientation

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Otolioth Organs

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Ditect Linear motion crysta; comes off that causes vertigo

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BPPV

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vertigo causes experience blurred vission, nasuea and imbabalnce SUPINE IS CURE

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VOR

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improves gaze stabilization and balance control CERVICAL ROM

18
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Combine

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head eye and body

19
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse

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Female pelvic organs fall from their normal position, into or through the vagina

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Vulvodynia

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Chronic vulvar discomfort, especially that characterized by the patient’s complain of burning, stinging, irritation or rawness

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Vulvodynia Possible Causes

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Infections Pregnancy or Childbirth Poor posture Low back issues SI dysfunction Trauma Surgery

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PERINEUM

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MADE UP OF: UROGENITAL TRIANGLE ANAL TRIANGLE

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TRIANGLES THAT MAKE UP THE PERINEUM

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UROGENITAL TRIANGLE ANAL TRIANGLE

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UROGENITAL BOUNDARIES

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PUBIS AND THEIR RAMI ISCHIAL TUBEROSITIES BILATERALLY SUPERFICIAL TRANSVERSE PERINEAL MUSCLES

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PELVIC FLOOR (DIAPHRAGM) functions
SUPPORTS THE PELVIC VISCERA PULLS THE RECTUM TOWARD THE PUBIC BONE SPHINCTER FOR BOTH THE VAGINA AND URETHRA FLEXES THE COCCYZ STABILIZES THE SI JOINT
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OUTERMOST LAYER IS PROVIDED BY:
SUPERFICIAL PERINEAL SPACE AND UROGENITAL TRIANGLE