Atlas References Netter: 358–365, 377, 378, 387, 389, 393, 395, 486–489 McMinn: 276–279 Gray's Atlas: 255–263, 266, 267, 270 Before You Begin Dissection of the male and female pelvis is discussed separately in this chapter. Dissection Tip To best dissect…
Atlas References Netter: 333–357, 366, 369, 380–385, 388, 390–392 McMinn: 261–275 Gray's Atlas: 212–254, 264–265 Several techniques are used for dissection of the pelvis. This chapter describes the traditional midline hemipelvectomy. Midline Hemipelvectomy (Male) o Identify the rectosigmoid junction and…
Peritoneal Aspiration/Lavage Gray's Anatomy for Students: 135, 136 Netter: 252, 254 Clinical Application Procedure introduces a trocar to withdraw fluid or to introduce saline into the peritoneal cavity for irrigation. Anatomic Landmarks ( Figs. V.1 and V.2 ) Infraumbilical region…
Atlas References Netter: 265–269, 300, 311–323 McMinn: 253–261 Gray's Atlas: 183–196, 198–199 Exposing the Kidneys o Cut the white lines of Toldt (paracolic gutters) along the edges of the ascending and the descending colon, and reflect the large and small…
Atlas References Netter: 273–299, 301–305 McMinn: 234–252 Gray's Atlas: 157–182 In most cadavers, the liver occupies a significant portion of the peritoneal cavity. The gallbladder may be difficult to see at this point, but look for its fundus. Dissection Tip…
Atlas References Netter: 270–273, 276, 280, 284 McMinn: 226–233, 244, 249 Gray's Atlas: 152–156, 159, 164, 166–168, 172 Three Different Techniques for Opening the Peritoneal Cavity Dissection Tip All cuts with the scalpel should be made carefully to avoid cutting…
Atlas References Netter: 249–264, 389, 390 McMinn: 217–225, 253 Gray's Atlas: 134–146, 148–150 Before You Begin In general, the abdomen can be divided into right and left superior (upper) quadrants and right and left inferior (lower) quadrants. This division in…
Subacromial Bursitis Injection Gray's Anatomy for Students: 64, 392 Netter: 192, 193 Clinical Application Provides relief for frequently inflamed bursa lying beneath the acromion near the supraspinatus tendon. Anatomic Landmarks ( Fig. IV.1 ) Anterior acromion Lateral acromion Posterior acromion…
Atlas References Netter: 442–469 McMinn: 154–169 Gray's Atlas: 426–429, 440–456 Before You Begin Palpation Flex and extend your digits, noting the movements of the tendons beneath the skin. On the dorsal side of your hand, identify the tendons of the…
Atlas References Netter: 430–440, 463–469 McMinn: 148–153 Gray's Atlas: 424, 430–439, 457–459 Before You Begin Palpate the following bony landmarks on the cadaver or on yourself: Lateral and medial epicondyles of the humerus Styloid process of the radius Head, styloid…