Surface Anatomy

Front 1

What does the surface anatomy of the back include?

Back 1

Vertebral spines. scapulae, ribs, lattimus dorsi muscles, erector spinae, trapezius, teres major and minor, posterior auxillary folds and triangles of auscultation.

Front 2

What does the surface anatomy of the chest include?

Back 2

sternum, costal margian, ribs, mammary glands, nipples, anterior auxillary folds and pectoralis major, clavicle, sternoclavicular notch, angle of loius

Front 3

explain mcburneys point

Back 3

two thirds of the way down the imaginary line drawn from the umbilicus to the inguinal ligament. Produces severe pain when pressure is applied in the case of appendicitis and is the spot for incision when appendix needs to be removed.

Front 4

surface anatomy of the thigh includes?

Back 4

sartorious, quadriceps (quadriceps femoris, vastus lateralis and vastus medialis), adductor longus, hamstring muscles (biceps femoris, semitendinous and semimembranous)

Front 5

surface anatomy of the knee includes?

Back 5

patella, patella ligament, medial and lateral condyles of femur, medial and lateral condyles of tibia, popliteal fossa

Front 6

surface anatomy of the leg?

Back 6

tibial tuberosity, tibialis anterior muscle, tibia, gastrocnemius, soleus.

Front 7

surave anatomy of the ankle?

Back 7

calcaneous, calcaneal tendon, lateral melallous of fibula, medial melallous of tiba