Topograhphical Anatomy Flashcards
What is topographical anatomy aka surface anatomy
Study of structures of the body with emphasis on superficial landmarks
What is a method of locating a structures, such as an artery or vein by reference to adjacent known permanent structures
Anatomical Guides
What is a line drawn or visualize on the surface of the skin to represent approximate location of a deeper lyin structure?
Linear Guide
Whereis the Anterior cervical triangle
Anterior part of the neck
The superior part of the triangle is
Inferior border of mandible (jawbone)
The lateral part of the triangle is
SternoCleidoMastoid Muscle (side neck)
Where is the medial part of the triangle
Midline of the neck(throat)
What are the three main concepts of the anterior cervical triangle?
Carotid artery,
Internal jugular vein,
Vagus nerve
What vines the main concepts of the anterior cervical triangle together?
The carotid sheath
What is the anterior cervical triangle composed of?
Connective tissue
The Common Carotid artery is located
Medial and Deep
The internal jugular vein is located
Lateral and superficial
The vagus nerve is located
Posterior and between the carotid artery & vein
Where is the axillary space located
In the armpit the aka axilla
The axillary artery is located
LATERAL and DEEP
