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18 Cards in this Set
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Axilla (armpit) |
Pyramidal in shape, four sides, an apex and a base, serves as a passage for nerves and vessels of the upper limb. Contains: branches of the brachial plexus, axillary vessels, and axillary lymph nodes |
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Cardiovascular system |
All we need to know: Arteries move blood away from heart and towards body structures Veins: carry blood towards heart and away from body structures. |
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Pulmonary Ciculation |
Pulmonary arteries bring low O2 blood from heart to lungs Pulmonary veins bring high O2 blood from lungs to heart |
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Systemic Circulation |
Systemic arteries bring high O2 blood from heart to body tissues Systemic veins bring low O2 blood from body tissues to heart |
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Superficial viens |
Drain skin and subcutaneous tissue.
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Cephalic Vein |
Begins on lateral side of hand, empties into subclavian vien |
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Basilic Vein |
Begins on the medial side of hand, joins the brachial viens to form the axillary vein |
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Median Cubital Vein |
Communication between the cephalic and basilic veins. |
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Skin (integumentary system) |
Provides protection Regulate heat Transmits sensations |
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Superficial Fascia (integumentary system) |
Location of cutaneous vessels and nerves Fat storage |
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Deep Fascia (integumentary system) |
Holds structures in place Envelopes and separates muscles |
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Arteries of the upper limb |
Aortic Arch---> (Brachiocephalic trunk on the right side)---> Subclavian A.---> Axillary A.---> Brachial A. |
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Subclavian Artery- need to know |
Need to know: Vertebral A. Thyrovervical trunk Internal thoracic A. |
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Parts of Axillary Artery |
Part 1: b/w first rib and pec minor Part 2: lies posterior to pec minor Part 3: from pec minor to teres major |
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Axillary A. need to know |
Superior thoracic A. Thoracoacromial A (trunk) Lateral Thoracic A. Subscapular A. Anterior and Posterior Circum. Hum A. |
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Axillary Vein |
Continuation of brach. v, begins at inf teres major, ends at outer border of first rib. Then turns to subclavian v. Joined by the cep. & bas veins |
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Brachial Artery |
Begins at inf. teres major, ends at cubital fossa opposite the neck of radius. Divides into radial and ulnar arteries |
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Collateral Arteries |
Anastomosis. Allows blood to reach forearm when brachial artery is blocked. Regardless of elbow flex. or exten. |
