In the shoulder and arm, the brachial plexus gives rise to two nerves: the suprascapular nerve; the axillary nerve; When the brachial plexus is injured, these nerves are affected and some interesting clinical syndromes can be observed.. Arteries and veins. Mnemonics for elbow ossification include CRITOE and CRITOL. Coronary arterial dominance is defined by the vessel which gives rise to the posterior descending artery (PDA), which supplies the myocardium of the inferior third of the interventricular septum.. The second part of the axillary artery gives rise to two vessels. Ulnar variance (also known as Hulten variance) refers to the relative lengths of the distal articular surfaces of the radius and ulna and is primarily a plain radiographic determination.. Ulnar variance may be: neutral (both the ulnar and radial articular surfaces at the same level) positive (ulna projects more distally); negative (ulna projects more proximally) 80% posterior to the esophagus The trachea divides at the carina forming the left and right main stem bronchi which enter the lung substance to divide further. The scalp receives a rich arterial supply via the external carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery (a branch of the internal carotid). Variant anatomy. The axillary lymph nodes, also known commonly as axillary nodes, are a group of lymph nodes in the axilla and receive lymph from vessels that drain the arm, the walls of the thorax, the breast and the upper walls of the abdomen.. Os acromiale is relatively common, seen in ~8% (range 1-15%) of the population 1,2 and can be bilateral in 60% of individuals 5.. Clinical presentation. The posterior intercostal artery gives off two main branches along its course; the dorsal (posterior) and the collateral branch. The first is the dorsal (posterior) branch which emerges close to the origin of the parent artery. Course. There are six ossification centers of the elbow that appear and develop in a relatively reproducible fashion, and are key to assessment of the pediatric elbow radiograph.Timing of their appearance varies in the literature but an approximation is given below. Gross anatomy. Os acromiale is relatively common, seen in ~8% (range 1-15%) of the population 1,2 and can be bilateral in 60% of individuals 5.. Clinical presentation. These are essentially the same, apart from the terminal letter which represents the External or Lateral epicondyle. They are affected by a wide range of pathology that results in a diverse range of illnesses. Mnemonics for elbow ossification include CRITOE and CRITOL. The main artery in the shoulder is the axillary artery.This artery begins at the lateral border of the 1st rib, By way of its branches, the thoracoacromial artery pierces the clavipectoral fascia to supply regions of the upper limb and trunk for which they are named.. Accessory fissures of the lung usually occur at the borders of bronchopulmonary segments.They are common normal variants but are less commonly seen on imaging. axillary pouch: laxity between anterior and posterior bands; most important of the three GHLs as it prevents dislocation at the extreme range of motion and is the main stabilizer of the abducted shoulder 1,4; Spiral glenohumeral ligament. Gross anatomy. The sacral plexus is located on the posterior pelvic wall, posterior to the internal iliac vessels and ureter, and anterior to the piriformis muscle.. The mediastinum contains all the thoracic viscera except the lungs: heart and great Pericardial fluid can pool in these recesses and can be categorized by whether they arise from the transverse sinus, the oblique sinus, or the pericardial cavity proper 3:. 3A: prevascular - anterior to the great vessels (superior vena cava on the right, left common carotid artery on the left), posterior to the sternum; 3P: retrotracheal - posterior to the trachea; Station 4 (left/right): lower paratracheal nodes. The elbow is the region between the arm and the forearm that surrounds the elbow joint. This branch runs on the interosseous membrane with the anterior Rockwood classification; Allman and Tossy classification axillary pouch: laxity between anterior and posterior bands; most important of the three GHLs as it prevents dislocation at the extreme range of motion and is the main stabilizer of the abducted shoulder 1,4; Spiral glenohumeral ligament. Most hearts (80-85%) are right dominant where the PDA is supplied by the right coronary artery (RCA).The remaining 15-20% of hearts are roughly equally divided acromioclavicular joint erosion; acromioclavicular joint injury. It descends from the anterior surface of the external carotid artery along the lateral border of the thyrohyoid muscle towards the apex of the thyroid gland.. Arterial Supply. 3A: prevascular - anterior to the great vessels (superior vena cava on the right, left common carotid artery on the left), posterior to the sternum; 3P: retrotracheal - posterior to the trachea; Station 4 (left/right): lower paratracheal nodes. azygos fissure: most commonly seen accessory fissure; inferior accessory fissure After a sharply horizontal egress from the aorta, the proximal segment of the right coronary artery courses superiorly and rightward, posterior to the pulmonary trunk and underneath the right The scalp receives a rich arterial supply via the external carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery (a branch of the internal carotid). Dive into this study unit to learn all about the major arteries of the head. The superior thyroid artery has several branches which include An equally important artery is the facial artery, which supplies the muscles of facial expression. Negative ulnar variance describes a state where the ulna is abnormally shortened (by more than 2.5 mm) compared to the radius and plays an important role in wrist pathology.. acromioclavicular joint erosion; acromioclavicular joint injury. The horizontal fissure is highly variable and can be found to be incomplete or absent in some patients. Key facts about the neurovasculature of the upper limb; Arteries: Shoulder: axillary artery and six branches (Superior thoracic, Thoracoacromial, Lateral thoracic, Anterior circumflex humeral, Posterior circumflex humeral, Subscapular arteries) Mnemonic: 'Save The Lions And Protect Species' Arm: brachial artery and four branches (profunda brachii artery, nutrient artery The thoracoacromial (acromiothoracic) artery is a primary trunk that gives rise to four other arteries. left (4L) and right (4R) are divided along the left lateral border of the trachea, not the midline; 4R: azygos fissure: most commonly seen accessory fissure; inferior accessory fissure An equally important artery is the facial artery, which supplies the muscles of facial expression. The elbow includes prominent landmarks such as the olecranon, the cubital fossa (also called the chelidon, or the elbow pit), and the lateral and the medial epicondyles of the humerus.The elbow joint is a hinge joint between the arm and the forearm; more specifically between the humerus This initial division is into secondary or lobar bronchi, but subsequent divisions give rise to smaller and smaller bronchi and bronchioles until the smallest bronchioles connect to the innumerable alveoli.. Each segment Gross anatomy. Appearance Order. This artery provides arterial supply for muscles of the upper back and shoulder including the trapezius muscle, levator scapulae muscle and rhomboid muscles. It lies in the midline of the chest between the pleura of each lung and extends from the sternum to the vertebral column.. The mediastinum contains all the thoracic viscera except the lungs: heart and great There is a significant association between negative ulnar variance and Kienbck disease, although the majority of people with negative ulnar variance do not have this condition. The most important one in this list is the maxillary artery, the largest terminal branch of the external carotid supplying the deep structures of the face. The sacral plexus is located on the posterior pelvic wall, posterior to the internal iliac vessels and ureter, and anterior to the piriformis muscle.. The most important one in this list is the maxillary artery, the largest terminal branch of the external carotid supplying the deep structures of the face. axillary, suprascapular and lateral pectoral nerves 2,6; Variant anatomy. The horizontal fissure is highly variable and can be found to be incomplete or absent in some patients. The horizontal fissure arises from the right oblique fissure and follows the 4 th intercostal space from the sternum until it meets the oblique fissure as it crosses right 5 th rib 1.. Bovine arch is the most common variant of the aortic arch and occurs when the brachiocephalic (innominate) artery shares a common origin with the left common carotid artery.. A bovine arch is apparent in ~15% (range 8-25%) of the population and is more common in individuals of African descent. The sacral plexus is located on the posterior pelvic wall, posterior to the internal iliac vessels and ureter, and anterior to the piriformis muscle.. Negative ulnar variance describes a state where the ulna is abnormally shortened (by more than 2.5 mm) compared to the radius and plays an important role in wrist pathology.. It arises from the external carotid artery at the level of the hyoid bone. Key facts about the neurovasculature of the upper limb; Arteries: Shoulder: axillary artery and six branches (Superior thoracic, Thoracoacromial, Lateral thoracic, Anterior circumflex humeral, Posterior circumflex humeral, Subscapular arteries) Mnemonic: 'Save The Lions And Protect Species' Arm: brachial artery and four branches (profunda brachii artery, nutrient artery The plexus gives off numerous branches including the anterior, posterior branches and one terminal branch). They are affected by a wide range of pathology that results in a diverse range of illnesses. Bovine arch is the most common variant of the aortic arch and occurs when the brachiocephalic (innominate) artery shares a common origin with the left common carotid artery.. A bovine arch is apparent in ~15% (range 8-25%) of the population and is more common in individuals of African descent. Instead of being the first branch (with the right common carotid as the brachiocephalic artery), it arises on its own as the fourth branch, distal to the left subclavian artery.It then hooks back to reach the right side with its relationship to the esophagus variable 3:. azygos fissure: most commonly seen accessory fissure; inferior accessory fissure in 1986 Innervation. The pericardial recesses are small spaces in the pericardial cavity formed by reflections of the pericardium.. The mediastinum is a space in the thorax that contains a group of organs, vessels, nerves, lymphatics and their surrounding connective tissue. Coronary arterial dominance is defined by the vessel which gives rise to the posterior descending artery (PDA), which supplies the myocardium of the inferior third of the interventricular septum.. Elbow ossification occurs at the six elbow ossification centers in a reproducible order. Here, the nerve runs anterior to the Course. In the shoulder and arm, the brachial plexus gives rise to two nerves: the suprascapular nerve; the axillary nerve; When the brachial plexus is injured, these nerves are affected and some interesting clinical syndromes can be observed.. Arteries and veins. The lungs are the functional units of respiration and are key to survival.They contain 1500 miles of airways, 300-500 million alveoli and have a combined surface area of 70 square meters (half a tennis court). The thoracoacromial (acromiothoracic) artery is a primary trunk that gives rise to four other arteries. Innervation. The posterior intercostal artery gives off two main branches along its course; the dorsal (posterior) and the collateral branch. 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