Download PDF File

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

Download PDF File Folia Morphol. Vol. 80, No. 2, pp. 344–351 DOI: 10.5603/FM.a2020.0048 O R I G I N A L A R T I C L E Copyright © 2021 Via Medica ISSN 0015–5659 eISSN 1644–3284 journals.viamedica.pl Revisiting the anatomy of the cephalic vein, its origin, course and possible clinical correlations in relation to the anatomical snuffbox among Jordanian M.A. Salameh1 , A.T. Shatarat2 , D.H. Badran3 , M.A. Abu-Abeeleh4 , T.M. Kanaan5, A.M. Bani-Hani4 , M.Q. Hamdan5 1Department of Basic Medical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Al Balqa Applied University, Al Salt, Jordan 2Department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan 3Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan 4Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan 5Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan [Received: 11 January 2020; Accepted: 27 March 2020] Background: The cephalic vein is one of the most distinguished superficial veins of the upper limb. Its clinical value lies in venous access. There is little known about the variation of its formation in relation to the anatomical snuffbox. Hence, anatomical variants in the origin of the cephalic vein are important in clinical practice. Subsequently, this study was designed to examine the variation of the cephalic vein formation in relation to the anatomical snuffbox. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study of 438 subjects (722 hands), was prepared to study the cephalic vein among Jordanian students and staff of one of the major governmental Medical College in Jordan, by using infrared illumination system. The obtained data was analysed according to; gender, sid- edness, and handedness. Results: Four sites for the formation of the cephalic vein in relation to the ana- tomical snuffbox were found. There was a significant relation between gender and sidedness, and the sites of formation of the cephalic vein (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.048, respectively). Conclusions: For the first time this study identified different sites for the formation of the cephalic vein in relation to the anatomical snuffbox. However, regardless of its sites of formation, the cephalic vein was running in 98% of the examined hands in the anatomical snuffbox. (Folia Morphol 2021; 80, 2: 344–351) Key words: anatomic variation, cannulation, hand, veins, venous access INTRODUCTION term was translated to Latin, cephalic inaccurately was The cephalic vein (CV) as a term originates from selected to replace the Arabic origin of the term [3]. the Arabic word al-kefal, which means “outer” and The CV is a superficial vein that originates from the was first used by Muslim physician Ibn Sina, when the radial aspect of the dorsal venous network of the Address for correspondence: Dr. S.T. Amjad, Department of Anatomy and Histology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan, Amman, 11942, Jordan, tel: 00962 6 5355000, ext. 23434, e-mail: [email protected] This article is available in open access under Creative Common Attribution-Non-Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license, allowing to down- load articles and share them with others as long as they credit the authors and the publisher, but without permission to change them in any way or use them commercially. 344 M.A. Salameh et al., Cephalic vein and anatomical snuffbox hand. It is formed when the dorsal digital vein from which include the transferred digit or the reimplanted the radial side of the index finger and the two dorsal digit gives the CV another clinical importance [9, 14, digital veins of the thumb join each other. It arises 21]. The large diameter of the distal part of the CV on the roof of the anatomical snuffbox (AS) then has been suggested for vein puncture, especially; crosses the radial styloid process and courses upward because this part is easier to view and palpate [9]. on the anterolateral side over the forearm. Then it Furthermore, it was reported that the vein puncture passes upwards over the antecubital region, where of CV adjacent to the AS is the ideal site beside the it may receives blood from the median cubital vein, cubital fossa [9]. However, other studies have chal- and continues to ascend on the anterolateral side of lenged the access of the CV in the AS and the distal arm lateral to the biceps muscle in the deltopectoral part of the forearm, for example, Robson et al. [15] groove. Later on, the vein passes through the axilla, and Samarakoon et al. [18] stated that cannulation by piercing the clavipectoral fascia to drain and end of the CV in the distal third of the forearm should be into the axillary vein. Throughout its course, the CV avoided; to prevent any possible injury of the SBRN. has three clinical important regions; it’s origin on the Besides, Vialle et al. [24] recommended that CV punc- hand in the AS, in the cubital fossa and its termina- ture must be at least 12 cm above the styloid process tion in the axillary vein. The latter two regions were of the radius to avoid injury to SBRN. studied and it has been concluded that the CV has This valuable relationship between the CV and AS different anatomical patterns in those regions [6, 8, has been mentioned in some studies as findings but 13, 22]. However, the anatomical patterns of the CV not as a full study about these two valuable anatom- in the AS seemed to be overlooked. ical structures. For example, it has been reported that The AS is a descriptive anatomical term for the sometimes the origin of the CV from the dorsal venous triangular hollow on the radial part of the dorsum network of the hand can be recognized in the roof of of the hand, which is formed by depressing skin of the AS. Another study has demonstrated that the SBRN muscle contraction; the base is directed to the wrist was largely related to the CV in 80% of the studied while the apex is directed to the thumb. The impres- forearms, which underlay the CV [14]. Furthermore, sion is most apparent when the thumb is abducted within the AS there were connections between the and extended. It is limited on the ulnar (posterior) vena comitantes of the RA and the CV, and the CV was side by the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon, found considerably in the ulnar part of the AS [16, 20]. whereas on the radial (anterior) side by tendons of A case study for dissecting upper limbs of 2 months the abductor pollicis longus (APL) and extensor pollicis infant showed normal beginning of CV in the roof of brevis (EPB). The base is formed by the distal margin the AS, no variation in the vein of the right upper limb, of the extensor retinaculum, while the apex is created while the left upper limb showed abnormal running by the attachment of EPL and EPB tendons [5]. The up and continuation of CV [15]. A cadaveric study of terminal part of the superficial branch of the radial 10 cadavers was carried out to demonstrate the vari- nerve (SBRN) and the CV pass through the superficial ations in the tendons of the AS in a Malaysian, it was fascia that forms in addition to the skin the roof of found that 2 hands of different specimens showed the the AS. The floor is formed by the base of the first CV in the AS [23]. Therefore, the present study aimed metacarpal bone, trapezium, scaphoid and the distal to study and describe in details the origin of the CV radius [5]. The radial artery (RA) and the extensor carpi in relation to AS. Also, to characterize any possible radialis tendons are at the bottom of AS [2]. anatomical patterns for CV in the AS. The relation between the CV and the AS has al- ways been underestimated regardless of its clinical MATERIALS AND METHODS value. For example, clinical procedures such as venous Subjects cannulation of the CV in the AS is a well known site A total number of 438 subjects were included in [12]. Placing an arteriovenous fistula which is ap- the study; 217 males and 221 females. A total number plied surgically to obtain vascular access between the of 722 hands were examined. They were chosen ran- RA and CV in patients on haemodialysis is another domly from the Hashemite University. The age group procedure used in this area [10, 19, 25]. Also, it has considered was from 18–35 years. A total of 239 hands been shown that, maintaining satisfactory venous with injuries, scars, burns and hairy skin, were exclud- drainage of the hand using neurovascular pedicles, ed (exclusion rate 33%). In females; 39 right hands 345 Folia Morphol., 2021, Vol. 80, No. 2 and 49 left hands were excluded, while in males; Table 1. Demographic and experimental characteristics of the 69 right hands and 84 left hands were excluded. final population of the formation of the cephalic vein in relation Subjects were informed in detail about the pro- to anatomical snuffbox cedure and written consent was signed. The study Characteristic Number Total number Hands excluded was approved by the Institution Review Board of the of subjects of hands in from the study Hashemite University (IRB#) P.0/222/1704841. the study Gender: Instruments Male 217 (49%) 368 (51%) 151 (63%) The infrared (IR) vein illumination system (Sure Female 221 (51%) 354 (49%) 88 (37%) vein ZD-JM-260-01) has been used to identify the Hand: formation of the CV.
Recommended publications
  • Gross Anatomy
    www.BookOfLinks.com THE BIG PICTURE GROSS ANATOMY www.BookOfLinks.com Notice Medicine is an ever-changing science. As new research and clinical experience broaden our knowledge, changes in treatment and drug therapy are required. The authors and the publisher of this work have checked with sources believed to be reliable in their efforts to provide information that is complete and generally in accord with the standards accepted at the time of publication. However, in view of the possibility of human error or changes in medical sciences, neither the authors nor the publisher nor any other party who has been involved in the preparation or publication of this work warrants that the information contained herein is in every respect accurate or complete, and they disclaim all responsibility for any errors or omissions or for the results obtained from use of the information contained in this work. Readers are encouraged to confirm the infor- mation contained herein with other sources. For example and in particular, readers are advised to check the product information sheet included in the package of each drug they plan to administer to be certain that the information contained in this work is accurate and that changes have not been made in the recommended dose or in the contraindications for administration. This recommendation is of particular importance in connection with new or infrequently used drugs. www.BookOfLinks.com THE BIG PICTURE GROSS ANATOMY David A. Morton, PhD Associate Professor Anatomy Director Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy University of Utah School of Medicine Salt Lake City, Utah K. Bo Foreman, PhD, PT Assistant Professor Anatomy Director University of Utah College of Health Salt Lake City, Utah Kurt H.
    [Show full text]
  • Anatomical Snuffbox
    Anatomical snuffbox • Depression seen on the lateral aspect of the wrist immediately distal to the radial styloid process. • Bounded: laterally by tendons of the abductor pollicis longus, extensor pollicis brevis. Medially by tendon of the extensor pollicis longus. floor: scaphoid and trapezium bones Its clinical importance lies in the fact that the scaphoid bone is most easily palpated here and that the pulsations of the radial artery can be felt here Anatomical snuffbox Anatomical snuffbox • Contents: 2) Origin of the 1) The radial artery cephalic vein pass subcutaneously over the snuffbox. 3) Superficial branch of the radial nerve pass subcutaneously over the snuffbox. Blood supply of the hand Anastomoses occur between the radial and ulnar arteries via the superficial and deep palmar arches The Deep palmar arch is formed mainly by the radial artery while the superficial palmar arch is formed mainly by the ulnar artery 3-On entering the palm, it curves laterally behind (deep) the palmar 4-The arch is aponeurosis and in front completed on (superficial) of the long flexor the lateral side tendons forming by the the superficial palmar arch superficial branch of the radial artery. 2-Then it gives off its deep branch of which runs in front of the FR , and joins the radial artery to complete the deep palmar arch 1-Enters the hand anterior (superficial) to the Superficial flexor retinaculum palmar branch of radial artery through Guyon’s canal Radial artery 5-The superficial palmar arch gives off digital arteries from its convexity which pass to the fingers and supply them Superficial palmar arch Deep palmar branch of ulnar artery Superficial palmar branch of radial artery Ulnar artery Radial artery Radial Artery first dorsal interosseous muscle 1-From the floor of the anatomical snuff-box the radial artery leaves the dorsum of the hand by turning forward between the two heads of the first dorsal interosseous muscle.
    [Show full text]
  • Brachium and Cubital Fossa
    Anatomy Guy Dissection Sheet 1/15/2012 Brachium and Cubital Fossa Dr. Craig Goodmurphy Anatomy Guy Major Dissection Objectives – Anterior Compartment 1. Maintain the superficial veins but work the fascia of the brachium off the anterior compartment noting the intermuscular septae 2. Clean and identify the three muscle of the anterior arm and their attachments 3. Mobilize the contents of the brachial fascia as it extends from the axillary fascia to the elbow noting the median, ulnar and medial brachial and medial antebrachial cutaneous nerves 4. Follow the musculocutaneous nerve as it passes through the coracobrachialis and between the biceps and brachialis noting motor branches and the lateral antebrachial cutaneous nerve Major Dissection Objectives – Cubital Fossa & Posterior Compartment 6. Mobilize the cubital fossa veins and review the boundaries 7. Clean the biceps tendon and reflect the aponeurosis 8. Locate the contents of the fossa including the bifurcation of the brachial artery, median nerve and floor muscles 9. Have a partner elevate the arm to dissect posteriorly and remove the skin and fascia 10. Locate the three heads of the triceps and their attachments 11. Locate the profunda brachii artery and radial nerve at the triangular interval and between the brachialis and brachioradialis muscles Eastern Virginia Medical School 1 Anatomy Guy Dissection Sheet 1/15/2012 Brachium and Cubital Fossa Pearls & Problems Don’t 1. Cut the biceps muscle just mobilize it Do 2. Follow the cords and tubes from known to unknown as you clean them Do 3. Remove the duplicated deep veins but save the unpaired superficial veins Do 4.
    [Show full text]
  • Elbow Checklist
    Workbook Musculoskeletal Ultrasound September 26, 2013 Shoulder Checklist Long biceps tendon Patient position: Facing the examiner Shoulder in slight medial rotation; elbow in flexion and supination Plane/ region: Transverse (axial): from a) intraarticular portion to b) myotendinous junction (at level of the pectoralis major tendon). What you will see: Long head of the biceps tendon Supraspinatus tendon Transverse humeral ligament Subscapularis tendon Lesser tuberosity Greater tuberosity Short head of the biceps Long head of the biceps (musculotendinous junction) Humeral shaft Pectoralis major tendon Plane/ region: Logitudinal (sagittal): What you will see: Long head of biceps; fibrillar structure Lesser tuberosity Long head of the biceps tendon Notes: Subscapularis muscle and tendon Patient position: Facing the examiner Shoulder in lateral rotation; elbow in flexion/ supination Plane/ region: longitudinal (axial): full vertical width of tendon. What you will see: Subscapularis muscle, tendon, and insertion Supraspinatus tendon Coracoid process Deltoid Greater tuberosity Lesser tuberosity Notes: Do passive medial/ lateral rotation while examining Plane/ region: Transverse (sagittal): What you will see: Lesser tuberosity Fascicles of subscapularis tendon Supraspinatus tendon Patient position: Lateral to examiner Shoulder in extension and medial rotation Hand on ipsilateral buttock Plane/ region: Longitudinal (oblique sagittal) Identify the intra-articular portion of biceps LH in the transverse plane; then
    [Show full text]
  • The Square Flap Technique for Burn Contractures: Clinical Experience and Analysis of Length Gain
    Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters - vol. XXXI - n. 4 - December 2018 THE SQUARE FLAP TECHNIQUE FOR BURN CONTRACTURES: CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND ANALYSIS OF LENGTH GAIN DOUBLE LAMBEAU RHOMBOÏDE POUR BRIDE SÉQUELLAIRE DE BRÛ- LURE: EXPÉRIENCE PRATIQUE ET ANALYSE DE LA LONGUEUR GAGNÉE Hifny M.A. Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Qena University Hospital, South Valley University, Egypt SUMMARY. Post-burn contractures, affecting the joints especially, are demanding problems. Many surgical techniques have been designated for burn contracture release. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficiency of the square flap technique to release a post-burn scar contracture, and assess the post-operative length gain that can be achieved by simple mathematical calculation. In this study, sixteen patients with linear contracture bands were treated with the square flap tech- nique. The anatomical distribution of the contractures was: axilla, cubital fossa, flank, perineum and popliteal fossa. Scar maturity ranged from 4 months - 9 years. Square flap width and contracture band length before and immediately after surgery were recorded by simple mathematical calculation. Flap complication was assessed. Patient satisfaction was also assessed during the follow-up period. All square flaps were effective in lengthening the contracture bands. The length of the contracture that was released ranged from 2 to 6 cm. The gain in length provided with this technique ranged from 212 to 350%, average 247%, and adequate contracture release was achieved in all cases postoperatively. All square flaps healed uneventfully except for one (6%), which demonstrated limited epidermolysis that healed by secondary intention. The fol- low-up interval ranged from 6 months to 1.5 years.
    [Show full text]
  • Distal Radial Approach Through the Anatomical Snuff Box for Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
    Korean Circ J. 2018 Dec;48(12):1131-1134 https://doi.org/10.4070/kcj.2018.0293 pISSN 1738-5520·eISSN 1738-5555 Editorial Distal Radial Approach through the Anatomical Snuff Box for Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Jae-Hyung Roh, MD, PhD, and Jae-Hwan Lee , MD, PhD Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea ► See the article “Feasibility of Coronary Angiography and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention via Left Snuffbox Approach” in volume 48 on page 1120. Received: Aug 27, 2018 The anatomical snuffbox, also known as the radial fossa, is a triangular-shaped depression Accepted: Sep 17, 2018 on the radial, dorsal aspect of the hand at the level of the carpal bones. It is clearly observed Figure 1 1)2) Correspondence to when the thumb is extended ( ). The bottom of the snuffbox is supported by carpal Jae-Hwan Lee, MD, PhD bones composed of the scaphoid and trapezium. The medial and lateral borders are bounded Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal by tendons of the extensor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis, respectively. The Medicine, Chungnam National University proximal border is formed by the styloid process of the radius. Within this narrow triangular Hospital, Chungnam National University space, various structures are located, including the distal radial artery (RA), a branch of the School of Medicine, 282, Munhwa-ro, Jung-gu, radial nerve, and the cephalic vein. Daejeon 35015, Korea. E-mail: [email protected] The anatomy of the hand arteries is illustrated in Figure 2.
    [Show full text]
  • Ultrasound-Guided Access of the Distal Radial Artery at the Anatomical Snuffbox for Catheter-Based Vascular Interventions: a Technical Guide
    Title: Ultrasound-guided access of the distal radial artery at the anatomical snuffbox for catheter-based vascular interventions: A technical guide. Authors: Anastasia Hadjivassiliou, MBBS, BSc; Ferdinand Kiemeneij, M.D, PhD; Sandeep Nathan, M.D, MSc; Darren Klass, M.D, PhD DOI: 10.4244/EIJ-D-19-00555 Citation: Hadjivassiliou A, Kiemeneij F, Nathan S, Klass D. Ultrasound-guided access of the distal radial artery at the anatomical snuffbox for catheter-based vascular interventions: A technical guide. EuroIntervention 2019; Jaa-625 2019, doi: 10.4244/EIJ-D-19-00555 Manuscript submission date: 10 June 2019 Revisions received: 24 July 2019 Accepted date: 01 August 2019 Online publication date: 06 August 2019 Disclaimer: This is a PDF file of a "Just accepted article". This PDF has been published online early without copy editing/typesetting as a service to the Journal's readership (having early access to this data). Copy editing/typesetting will commence shortly. Unforeseen errors may arise during the proofing process and as such Europa Digital & Publishing exercise their legal rights concerning these potential circumstances. Ultrasound-guided access of the distal radial artery at the anatomical snuffbox for catheter-based vascular interventions: A technical guide Anastasia Hadjivassiliou, MBBS, BSc1; Ferdinand Kiemeneij, MD, PhD2; Sandeep Nathan, MD, MSc3; Darren Klass, MD, PhD1 1. Department of Interventional Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia, Canada 2. Department of Cardiology, Tergooi Hospital, Blaricum, the Netherlands 3. University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA Short title: Ultrasound guided distal radial artery access at the anatomical snuffbox Corresponding author: Dr Darren Klass Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital 899 West 12th Avenue, V5Z 1M9, Vancouver, BC, Canada Email address: [email protected] Disclaimer : As a public service to our readership, this article -- peer reviewed by the Editors of EuroIntervention - has been published immediately upon acceptance as it was received.
    [Show full text]
  • Unusual Cubital Fossa Anatomy – Case Report
    Anatomy Journal of Africa 2 (1): 80-83 (2013) Case Report UNUSUAL CUBITAL FOSSA ANATOMY – CASE REPORT Surekha D Shetty, Satheesha Nayak B, Naveen Kumar, Anitha Guru. Correspondence: Dr. Satheesha Nayak B, Department of Anatomy, Melaka Manipal Medical College (Manipal Campus), Manipal University, Madhav Nagar, Manipal, Karnataka State, India. 576104 Email: [email protected] SUMMARY The median nerve is known to show variations in its origin, course, relations and distribution. But in almost all cases it passes through the cubital fossa. We saw a cubital fossa without a median nerve. The median nerve had a normal course in the upper part of front of the arm but in the distal third of the arm it passed in front of the medial epicondyle of humerus, surrounded by fleshy fibres of pronator teres muscle. Its course and distribution in the forearm was normal. In the same limb, the fleshy fibres of the brachialis muscle directly continued into the forearm as brachioradialis, there being no fibrous septum separating the two muscles from each other. The close relationship of the nerve to the epicondyle might make it vulnerable in the fractures of the epicondyle. The muscle fibres surrounding the nerve might pull up on the nerve and result in altered sensory-motor functions of the hand. Since the brachialis and brachioradialis are two muscles supplied by two different nerves, this continuity of the muscles might result in compression/entrapment of the radial nerve in it. Key words: Median nerve, cubital fossa, brachialis, brachioradialis, entrapment INTRODUCTION The median nerve is the main content of and broad tendon which is inserted into the cubital fossa along with brachial artery and ulnar tuberosity and to a rough surface on the biceps brachii tendon.
    [Show full text]
  • Carpal Box and Open Cup Radiography
    .............................................................................................................. ON THE JOB Carpal Box and Open Cup Radiography Dan L. Hobbs, M.S.R.S., Scaphoid fractures of the wrist are will include a discussion of the blood R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), is an asso- common and account for 71% of all car- supply to this bone. Next, there will be ciate professor in the depart- pal bone fractures. In the United States, a brief discussion of the mechanism of ment of radiographic science approximately 345 000 new scaphoid frac- injury, and the article will conclude with at Idaho State University in tures occur each year.1 Additionally, sta- a review of 3 positioning techniques that Pocatello. tistics have shown that scaphoid fractures can be employed to help diagnose scaph- account for 2% to 7% of all orthopedic oid fractures. Acknowledgement: Joshua fractures; they are the most commonly Howard , a student in the undiagnosed fracture.2 If an undiag- Anatomy radiographic science program nosed fracture is left without proper The scaphoid is located on the radial at Idaho State University, con- immobilization, a portion of the scaphoid side of the wrist in the anatomical snuff tributed valuable research to may die; therefore, it is imperative that box, which is located between the extensor this article. proper diagnosis, radiographic evalua- pollicis brevis and extensor pollicis longus tion and therapeutic treatment begin as tendons. (See Fig. 1.) It is the largest bone soon as possible. in the proximal row of carpals and can be The purpose of this article is to described as being complex because of its acquaint the radiographer with a few non- twisted shape; some describe it as being traditional methods used to image this boat-shaped.3 It articulates with the radius, fracture.
    [Show full text]
  • DEPARTMENT of ANATOMY IGMC SHIMLA Competency Based Under
    DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY IGMC SHIMLA Competency Based Under Graduate Curriculum - 2019 Number COMPETENCY Objective The student should be able to At the end of the session student should know AN1.1 Demonstrate normal anatomical position, various a) Define and demonstrate various positions and planes planes, relation, comparison, laterality & b) Anatomical terms used for lower trunk, limbs, joint movement in our body movements, bony features, blood vessels, nerves, fascia, muscles and clinical anatomy AN1.2 Describe composition of bone and bone marrow a) Various classifications of bones b) Structure of bone AN2.1 Describe parts, blood and nerve supply of a long bone a) Parts of young bone b) Types of epiphysis c) Blood supply of bone d) Nerve supply of bone AN2.2 Enumerate laws of ossification a) Development and ossification of bones with laws of ossification b) Medico legal and anthropological aspects of bones AN2.3 Enumerate special features of a sesamoid bone a) Enumerate various sesamoid bones with their features and functions AN2.4 Describe various types of cartilage with its structure & a) Differences between bones and cartilage distribution in body b) Characteristics features of cartilage c) Types of cartilage and their distribution in body AN2.5 Describe various joints with subtypes and examples a) Various classification of joints b) Features and different types of fibrous joints with examples c) Features of primary and secondary cartilaginous joints d) Different types of synovial joints e) Structure and function of typical synovial
    [Show full text]
  • Parts of the Body 1) Head – Caput, Capitus 2) Skull- Cranium Cephalic- Toward the Skull Caudal- Toward the Tail Rostral- Toward the Nose 3) Collum (Pl
    BIO 3330 Advanced Human Cadaver Anatomy Instructor: Dr. Jeff Simpson Department of Biology Metropolitan State College of Denver 1 PARTS OF THE BODY 1) HEAD – CAPUT, CAPITUS 2) SKULL- CRANIUM CEPHALIC- TOWARD THE SKULL CAUDAL- TOWARD THE TAIL ROSTRAL- TOWARD THE NOSE 3) COLLUM (PL. COLLI), CERVIX 4) TRUNK- THORAX, CHEST 5) ABDOMEN- AREA BETWEEN THE DIAPHRAGM AND THE HIP BONES 6) PELVIS- AREA BETWEEN OS COXAS EXTREMITIES -UPPER 1) SHOULDER GIRDLE - SCAPULA, CLAVICLE 2) BRACHIUM - ARM 3) ANTEBRACHIUM -FOREARM 4) CUBITAL FOSSA 6) METACARPALS 7) PHALANGES 2 Lower Extremities Pelvis Os Coxae (2) Inominant Bones Sacrum Coccyx Terms of Position and Direction Anatomical Position Body Erect, head, eyes and toes facing forward. Limbs at side, palms facing forward Anterior-ventral Posterior-dorsal Superficial Deep Internal/external Vertical & horizontal- refer to the body in the standing position Lateral/ medial Superior/inferior Ipsilateral Contralateral Planes of the Body Median-cuts the body into left and right halves Sagittal- parallel to median Frontal (Coronal)- divides the body into front and back halves 3 Horizontal(transverse)- cuts the body into upper and lower portions Positions of the Body Proximal Distal Limbs Radial Ulnar Tibial Fibular Foot Dorsum Plantar Hallicus HAND Dorsum- back of hand Palmar (volar)- palm side Pollicus Index finger Middle finger Ring finger Pinky finger TERMS OF MOVEMENT 1) FLEXION: DECREASE ANGLE BETWEEN TWO BONES OF A JOINT 2) EXTENSION: INCREASE ANGLE BETWEEN TWO BONES OF A JOINT 3) ADDUCTION: TOWARDS MIDLINE
    [Show full text]
  • Comprehensive Review of the Superficial Veins of the Forearm from a Historical, Anatomical and Clinical Point of View
    IJAE Vol. 124, n. 2: 142-152, 2019 ITALIAN JOURNAL OF ANATOMY AND EMBRYOLOGY Circulatory system Comprehensive review of the superficial veins of the forearm from a historical, anatomical and clinical point of view Lucas Alves Sarmento Pires1,2,*, Albino Fonseca Junior1,2, Jorge Henrique Martins Manaia1,2, Tulio Fabiano Oliveira Leite3, Marcio Antonio Babinski1,2, Carlos Alberto Araujo Chagas2 1 Medical Sciences Post Graduation Program, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2 Morphology Department, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 3 Interventional Radiology Unit, Radiology Institute, University of São Paulo Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil Abstract The superficial veins of the forearm are prone to possess different patterns of anastomosis. This is highly significant, as venipunctures in the upper limb are among the most performed procedures in the world and they often rely on the veins of the cubital fossa. In addition, the relationship of these veins to the cutaneous nerves are also prone to vary and are often uncer- tain. These veins are also manipulated in the creation of arteriovenous fistula for dialisis, which remains as the best choice of treatment for renal failure patients. Such fistulas are often per- formed on the wrist or the cubital fossa, with the cephalic vein or basilic vein. It is known that anatomical variations of the vessels and nerves on the cubital fossa may induce the profession- als to error, and one of the most common complications of venipuncture are accidental nerve puncture, which can lead to paresthesia and pain. We aim to perform a comprehensive review of the venous arrangements of the cubital fossa and their clinical aspects, as well as of veni- puncture from a historical perspective and of the complications of venipuncture and arterio- venous fistula from an anatomical point of view, with the purpose of compiling available data and help healthcare professionals to reduce puncture errors or arteriovenous fistula complica- tions and improve patient care.
    [Show full text]