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…
Atlas References Netter: 405, 414, 419–424 McMinn: 138–145 Gray's Atlas: 384–419 Before You Begin Axillary Borders The pectoral region should have been dissected before the study of the axilla is begun. Refer to Chapter 4 for the regional anatomy of…
Thoracentesis Gray's Anatomy for Students: 62, 78 Netter: 197 Clinical Application Introduce a needle or trocar into the intrathoracic cavity, creating a conduit to allow air (pneumothorax) to escape or to help remove fluid. Anatomic Landmarks Needle: 2nd intercostal space…
Atlas References Netter: 216–230 McMinn: 185–191 Gray's Atlas: 92–107 Before You Begin Inspection Inspect the heart externally and identify the following: Right atrium Right auricle Superior vena cava (SVC) Inferior vena cava (IVC) Subpulmonary infundibulum or conus Pulmonary artery Ascending…
Atlas References Netter: 212–217 McMinn: 182–184, 192–211 Gray's Atlas: 72–92, 108–119 Opening the Thoracic Cavity o With a scalpel, transect the intercostal muscles, serratus anterior muscle, and a portion of the external abdominal oblique muscle ( Figs. 5.1 and 5.2…
Atlas References Netter: 187–191, 194, 195, 258–260, 416, 418 McMinn: 126–129, 178–181 Gray's Atlas: 62–72, 394–396, 402 Skin and Superficial Fascia o Make an incision from the jugular notch over the clavicle to the shoulder ( Fig. 4.1a ). o…