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Term
Kyphosis
Definition
Exaggerated over-curvature of thoracic area of vertebral column
Term
Scoliosis
Definition
Lateral deviation of vertebral column
Term
Transverse foramina
Definition
Major feature of cervical vertebrae
Term
L4
Definition
Vertebra located at level of iliac crest
Term
Ligamentum flavum
Definition
Ligament that connects internal surface of laminae of vertebrae
Term
Anterior longitudinal
Definition
Ligament that connects internal surface of laminae of vertebrae
Term
Anterior longitudinal
Definition
Ligament affected by whiplash injury
Term
Alar
Definition
Ligament that limits skull rotation
Term
Pedicle
Definition
Defective portion of vertebra with spondyloisthesis in cervical area
Term
Pars interarticularis, lamina
Definition
Defective portion of vertebrae with spondylolisthesis in lumbar area
Term
Posterior
Definition
Common direction of all superior articular facets of vertebrae
Term
Transverse ligament of atlas (part of cruciate)
Definition
Structure in contact with posterior surface of dens
Term
L4-L5
Definition
Most commonly herniated intervertebral disc
Term
L5
Definition
Most common nerve copressed with herniated IV disc
Term
C6
Definition
Spinal nerve affected by protrusion of disc between C5/C6
Term
Sixth
Definition
Thoracic intercosdtal space located deep to triangle of auscultation
Term
L4
Definition
Vertebral level of lumbar puncture
Term
Suboccipital nerve
Definition
Innervation of suboccipital muscles
Term
Semispinalis capitis
Definition
Roof of suboccipital triangle
Term
Posterior arch of atlas; posterior atlanto-occipital membrane
Definition
Floor of suboccipital triangle
Term
Vertebral artery
Definition
Major vessel in suboccipital triangle
Term
Greater occipital nerve
Definition
Synonym for dorsal ramus of C2
Term
SV2
Definition
Inferior extent of dura-arachnoid sac
Term
LV2
Definition
Inferior extent of spinal cord
Term
Epidural space
Definition
Location of internal vertebral plexus
Term
Clavicle
Definition
Most frequently fractured bone of body
Term
Lunate
Definition
Most frequently dislocated carpal bone
Term
Scaphoid
Definition
Most frequently fractured carpal bone
Term
Colle's Fx
Definition
Name of fracture of distal radius that produces "dinner fork" appearance
Term
Axillary nerve
Definition
Nerve injured with fracture of surgical neck of humerus
Term
Ulnar nerve
Definition
Nerve injured with fracture of medial humeral epicondyle
Term
Radial nerve
Definition
Nerve injured with fx of shaft of humerus
Term
Radial nerve
Definition
Nerve injured in wrist drop
Term
Deltoid
Definition
Muscle that is chief flexor and extensor of shoulder joint
Term
Deltoid & teres major
Definition
Muscles innervated by axillary nerve
Term
Supraspinatus
Definition
Muscle that initiates abduction of arm
Term
Supraspinatus
Definition
Most commonly torn muscle of rotator cuff
Term
Trapezius & serratus anterior
Definition
Two muscles that rotate scapula for full abduction of arm
Term
Long head of biceps
Definition
Tnedon that courses through shoulder joint
Term
Biceps brachii
Definition
Chief supinator muscle of hand
Term
Long thoracic nerve
Definition
Injury to what nerve causes winged scapula
Term
Axillary nerve
Definition
C5-C6
Term
C8-T1
Definition
Spinal levels to muscles of hand
Term
C6
Definition
Dermatome of thumb
Term
Recurrent branch of Median
Definition
Nerve to thenar compartment
Term
Ulnar (deep branch)
Definition
Nerve to adductor pollicis
Term
Ulnar nerve (deep branch)
Definition
Nerve to interosseous muscles
Term
Shoulder
Definition
Region affected by upper trunk injury of brachial plexus
Term
Intrinsic hand muscles
Definition
Region affected by lower trunk injury of brachial plexus
Term
Median nerve
Definition
Nerve compressed with carpal tunnel syndrome
Term
Ulnar n.
Definition
Nerve affected by cubital tunnel syndrome
Term
Lumbricals
Definition
Paralysis of which muscles results in total "claw hand"
Term
Inguinal ligament, sartorius & adductor longus
Definition
Boundaries of femoral triangle
Term
Femoral nerve
Definition
Structure immediately lateral to femoral sheath
Term
Femoral vein
Definition
Structure immediately medial to femoral artery in the femoral sheath
Term
Deep inguinal lymph nodes
Definition
Contents of femoral canal
Term
Lacunar ligament
Definition
Medial boundary of femoral ring
Term
Femoral artery & vein
Definition
Structures that course throughout entire adductor canal
Term
Saphenous nerve, nerve to vastus medialis, descending genicular vessels
Definition
Structures that course through only portion of adductor canal
Term
Popliteus
Definition
Muscle that forms floor of popliteal fossa
Term
Iliopsoas
Definition
Muscle that is chief flexor of hip joint
Term
Gluteus medius
Definition
Muscle that prevents pelvis from tilting when walking
Term
Quadriceps femoris
Definition
Muscle that extends the leg
Term
Popliteus
Definition
Muscle that unlocks knee joint
Term
Tibialis anteiror
Definition
Muscle affected with "foot slap"
Term
Tibialis anterior & posterior
Definition
Chief invertors of foot
Term
Fibularis longus & brevis
Definition
Chief everters of foot
Term
Anterior cruciate
Definition
Ligmanet that checks backward displacemnt of femur on tibia
Term
Medial collateral
Definition
Ligament laxity with positive valgus manuever
Term
Plantar calcaneonavicular (spring)
Definition
Ligament stretched with "flat foot"
Term
Subtalar & transverse tarsal joints
Definition
Joints for moveemnt of inversion & eversion
Term
Medial femoral circumflex
Definition
Major artery to head of femur in adult
Term
Common fibular nerve
Definition
Nerve affected with fx of head and neck of fibula
Term
Common fibular nerve
Definition
Nerve affected with fx of head and neck of fibula
Term
Fibularis brevis
Definition
Tendon affected with avulsion fx of 5th metatarsal
Term
Obturator nerve, tibial portion of Sciatic
Definition
Innervation of adductor magnus
Term
Tibial nerve
Definition
Nerve affected with tarsal tunnel syndrome
Term
Saphenous (L4)
Definition
Cutaneous innervation to lateral side of foot
Term
Sural (S1)
Definition
Cutaneous innervation to lateral side of foot
Term
Tibial nerve
Definition
Cutaneous innervation to heeel
Term
Deep fibular n
Definition
Cutaneous innervation to dorsal aspect of web between toes 1 & 2
Term
Superficial fibular nerve
Definition
Cutaneous innervation of most of dorsum of foot
Term
L4
Definition
Major dermatome of big toe
Term
S1
Definition
Major dermatome to small toe
Term
L4
Definition
Spinal level of patellar reflex
Term
S1
Definition
Spinal level of Achilles reflex
Term
Meniscus injury
Definition
Locking of knee when walking suggests. . .
Term
Medial collateral, medial meniscus, & anterior cruciate ligament
Definition
Major injury triad with lateral impact to knee
Term
T4
Definition
Dermatome around nipple
Term
TV7
Definition
Vertebral level of inferior angle of scapula
Term
Thymus
Definition
Structure that lies immediately posterior to manubrium
Term
2nd
Definition
Rib related to oblique fissure of lung posteriorly
Term
4th
Definition
Rib paralleled by horizontal fissure of right lung
Term
6th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of lung at midclavicular line
Term
8th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of pleura at midclavicular line
Term
8th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of lung at midaxillary line
Term
10th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of pleura at midaxillary line
Term
10th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of lung posteriorly
Term
12th rib
Definition
Inferior extent of pleura
Term
Intercostal nerve
Definition
Innervation of costal pleura
Term
Phrenic nerve
Definition
Innervation of mediastinal pleura
Term
Left 2nd intercostal space
Definition
Site of ausculatation of pulmonary valve
Term
Right 2nd interspace
Definition
Site for ausculatation of aortic valve
Term
Xiphisternal joint
Definition
Site for auscultation of tricpusid valve
Term
Left 5th interspace
Definition
Site for auscultation of mitral valve
Term
Left 5th interspace, midclavicular line
Definition
Site for auscultation of mitral valve
Term
Left ventricle
Definition
Chamber that forms apex of the heart
Term
Right ventricle
Definition
Heart chamber with greatest sternocostal projection
Term
Left atrium
Definition
Major chamber that forms base of heart
Term
Right ventricle
Definition
Heart chamber that contains moderator band
Term
Posterior interventricular
Definition
Artery that determines coronary dominence
Term
Right coronary artery
Definition
Usual origin of SA and AV nodal arteries
Term
Cristae terminalis
Definition
Location of SA node
Term
Coronary sinus
Definition
Major vessel that drains the musculature of the heart
Term
Innervation of fibrous pericardium
Definition
Phrenic nerve
Term
Aortic stenosis
Definition
Most common cause of systolic ejection murmur
Term
Second rib
Definition
Rib associated with sternal angle
Term
Disc between TV4-TV5
Definition
Vertebral level associated with sternal angle
Term
Between left pulmonary artery & aorta
Definition
Location of ductus arteriosus
Term
Left recurrent laryngeal nerve
Definition
Nerve potentially injured with repair or patent ductus arteriosus
Term
Subclavian and internal jugular vein
Definition
Veins that unite to form brachiocephalic
Term
Right & left brachiocephalic veins
Definition
Veins that unite to form the SVC
Term
SVC
Definition
Termination of azygos vein
Term
Azygos veins, aorta
Definition
Structures that lie to right and left of thoracic duct
Term
T5-T9
Definition
Spinal levels of greater splanchnic nerves
Term
T10-T11
Definition
Spinal levels of lesser splanchnic nerves
Term
T12
Definition
Spinal levels of least splanchnic nerve
Term
Left bronchus, aorta & diaphragm
Definition
Thoracic strctures that can compress the esophagus
Term
Myastehtnia gravis
Definition
Disease often associated with thymoma
Term
Round ligament of liver
Definition
Remnant of umbilical vein
Term
T10
Definition
Dermatome of umbilical level
Term
L1
Definition
Dermatome to suprapubic area
Term
T12
Definition
Dermatome associated with origin of celiac artery
Term
L1
Definition
Vertebral level associated with origin of SMA
Term
L2
Definition
Vertebral level associated with origin of renal arteries
Term
L2
Definition
Vertebral level associated with origin of gondal arteries
Term
L3
Definition
Veretberal level associated with orgin of IMA
Term
Disc L3-L4
Definition
Vertebral level of umbilicus
Term
L5
Definition
Vertebral level of aortic bifurcation
Term
L5
Definition
Vertebral level for formation of IVC
Term
T7-L1
Definition
Spinal levels to muscle of anterior abdominal wall
Term
Aponeurosis of external oblique
Definition
Structure that forms superficial inguinal ring
Term
Transversalis fascia
Definition
Structure that forms deep inguinal ring
Term
Inguinal ligament
Definition
Structure that forms floor of inguinal canal
Term
ASIS & pubic tubercle
Definition
Bony attachments of inguinal ligament
Term
Internal oblique & transversus abdominis
Definition
Structures that form conjoined tendon
Term
External oblique
Definition
Abdominal layer continuous with external spermatic fascia
Term
Internal oblique
Definition
Abdominal layer continuous with cremasteric fascia
Term
Transversalis fascia
Definition
Abdominal layer continuous with internal spermatic fascia
Term
Indirect inguinal
Definition
Type of hernia that enters deep inguinal ring
Term
Indirect inguinal
Definition
Most common type of hernia
Term
Right
Definition
Most common side for indirect inguinal hernia
Term
Inguinal ligament, rectus abdominis, Inferior Epigastric artery & vein
Definition
Boundaries of Hesselbach's triangle
Term
Direct inguinal
Definition
Type of hernia that protrudes through Hesselbach's triangle
Term
Indirect inguinal
Definition
Type of hernia that transverses both deep & superficial rings
Term
Hydrocele
Definition
Fluid in processus vaginalis
Term
Epiploic foramen
Definition
Communication between greater & lesser sacs
Term
Caudate lobe of liver
Definition
Superior border of epiploic foramen
Term
Part one of the duodendum
Definition
Inferior border of epiploic foramen
Term
Hepatoduodenal (lesser omentum)
Definition
Ligament that contains portal vein, hepatic artery & bile duct
Term
Phrenicocolic ligament
Definition
Structure that limits spread of ascitic fluid in left paracolic gutter
Term
Root of mesentery
Definition
Structure that limits spread of ascitic fluid within infracolic compartment
Term
Hepatorenal recess
Definition
Superior extent of right parcolic gutter
Term
Rectouterine pouch
Definition
Most inferior portion of peritoneal caivty
Term
Stomach, duodenum, liver, spleen, gallbaldder, pancreas
Definition
Structures supplied by celiac artery
Term
Left gastric, common hepatic and splenic
Definition
Branches of the celiac artery
Term
Right & left gastroepiploics, right, left & short gastric
Definition
Blood supply to stomach
Term
Pancreas, spleen, left kidney and suprarenal gland, diaphragm
Definition
Major structures of bed of stomach
Term
Cystic & common hepatic
Definition
Ducts that join to form common bile duct
Term
Falciform ligament
Definition
Structure that separates right & left lobes of liver
Term
Right hepatic artery
Definition
Origin of cystic artery
Term
Ribs 9-11
Definition
Ribs directly related to spleen
Term
Stomach, colon, left kidney, tail of pancreas
Definition
Organs related to spleen
Term
Artery to small intestine
Definition
SMA
Term
Duodenum, pancreas
Definition
Organs supplied by both celiac & SMA
Term
Transverse colon
Definition
Organs supplied by both SMA & IMA
Term
IVC
Definition
Vessel located posterior to head of pancreas
Term
Portal vein
Definition
Vessel located posterior to neck of pancreas
Term
Splenic & SMV
Definition
Veins that unite to form portal vein
Term
Esophagus, liver, rectum
Definition
Clinically important organs for portacaval anastomoses
Term
Left renal vein, duodenum
Definition
Two structures that lie posterior to SMA near its orgin
Term
Tenia coli, haustra, epiploic appendages
Definition
3 Distinguishing Features of large intetestines
Term
Left renal vein
Definition
Termination of left gonadal vein
Term
IVC
Definition
Termination of right gonadal vein
Term
Umbilical region
Definition
Location of initial pain of appendicitis
Term
Phrenic
Definition
Motor innervation of diaphragm
Term
Phrenic & intercostal nerves
Definition
Sensory innervation of diaphragm
Term
C3-C5
Definition
Spinal levels of phrenic nerve
Term
T8
Definition
Vertebral level that IVC traverses diaphragm
Term
T10
Definition
Vertebral level taht esophagus traverses diaphragm
Term
Vagal trunks
Definition
Structure that traverses diaphragm with esophagus
Term
T12
Definition
Vertebral level that aorta traverses diaphragm
Term
Splanchnic nerves
Definition
Structure that traverses diaphragm through crura
Term
Pelvic Diaphragm
Definition
Strucutre that separates pelvis and perineum
Term
Levator ani + coccygeus
Definition
Two major components of pelvic diaphragm
Term
Pubococcygeus & Iliococcygeus
Definition
Two major components of levator ani
Term
Obturator internus & Piriformis
Definition
Two muscles which close lateral pelvic wall
Term
Lesser sciatic foramen
Definition
Means by which obturator internus exits pelvis
Term
Greater sciatic foramen
Definition
Means by which piriformis exits pelvis
Term
Pelvic splanchnics (S2-4)
Definition
Innervation of detrusor
Term
Median umbilical ligaments
Definition
Remnants of umbilical arteries
Term
Thoracic duct
Definition
Structure that traverses diaphragm with aorta
Term
IVC
Definition
Posterior border of epiploic foramen
Term
Superior rectal artery
Definition
Chief artery to rectal mucosa
Term
Gynecoid
Definition
Most common type of pelvic inlet in females
Term
Ovarian & round ligaments
Definition
Two remnants of gubernaculum in females
Term
Suspensory ligament of ovary
Definition
Ligament that contains ovarian vessels
Term
Lumbar
Definition
Lymph nodes for ovary & testes
Term
Anteverted, anteflexed
Definition
Normal position of the uterus
Term
Pubococcygeus
Definition
Chief uterine support
Term
Lateral cervical
Definition
Ligament that ocntains uterine vessels
Term
Ureter
Definition
Structure potentially injured with hysterectomy
Term
Inferior & posterior
Definition
Relation of ureter to uterine artery
Term
Perineal membrane
Definition
Structure that separates deep & superficial perineal spaces
Term
Ischial tuberosities
Definition
Bony landmarks between anal & UG triangles
Term
Fascia of obturator internus
Definition
Lateral wall of ischioanal fossa
Term
Fascia of obterator internus
Definition
Structure that forms the pudendal canal
Term
Pectinate line
Definition
Structure that separates internal & external hemorrhoids
Term
Internal iliac, IM
Definition
Lymph nodes for area superior to pectinate line of anal canal
Term
Superficial inguinal
Definition
Lymph nodes for area inferior to pectinate line of anal canal
Term
Sphincter urethrae
Definition
Major structure of deep perineal space
Term
Deep inguinal
Definition
Lymph nodes for glans penis
Term
Bulbospongiosus
Definition
Muscle which compresses bulb of penis
Term
Muscle which compresses crus of penis
Definition
Ischiocavernosus
Term
Superficial & deep perineal, bulbospongiosus, external anal sphincter, puboccygeus
Definition
Muscles which meet at perineal body
Term
CV3
Definition
Vertebral level of hyoid bone
Term
CV4,CV5
Definition
Vertebral level of thyroid cartilage
Term
CV6
Definition
Vertebral level of cricoid cartilage
Term
Brachial plexus
Definition
Structures that course between anterior & middle scalene
Term
Trapezius, SCM
Definition
Muscles innervated by CNXI
Term
Ansa cervicalis
Definition
Innervation of omohyoid, sternohyoid & sternothyroid
Term
Anterior belly: CN V
Posterior belly: CN VII
Definition
Innervation of digastric
Term
CN IX, CN X
Definition
Innervation of carotid sinus & carotid body
Term
auditory tube, levator veli palatini
Definition
Major structures that pass through pharyngeal wall superior to superior constrictor
Term
CN IX, CN X, sympathetics
Definition
Nerves of pharyngeal plexus
Term
Stylopharyngeus
Definition
Only muscle innervated by CN IX
Term
Internal laryngeal nerve, superior laryngeal artery
Definition
Structures that pierce thyrohyoid membrane
Term
Posterior cricoarytenoid
Definition
Only muscle to abduct vocal cords
Term
External laryngeal nerve
Definition
Innervation of cricothyroid
Term
Recurrent laryngeal n
Definition
Innervation of laryngeal muscles exclusive of cricothyroid
Term
Cricothyroid
Definition
Muscle that increases tension on vocal cords
Term
Internal laryngeal
Definition
Sensory nerve to larynx superior to vocal cords
Term
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Definition
Sensory to larynx inferior to vocal cords
Term
Piriform recess
Definition
Site of aspirated lodged fishbone
Term
CNIX-CNX
Definition
Afferent-efferent limbs of gag reflex
Term
CNX -- CNX
Definition
Afferent-efferent limbs of cough reflex
Term
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
Definition
Nerve injury that causes hoarseness following thyroid surgery
Term
CNVII & CNVIII
Definition
Chief structures that traverse internal acoustic meatus
Term
Stylomastoid foramen
Definition
Foramen where CNVII exits skull
Term
Middle meningeal artery
Definition
Major arterial supply to calvaria & supratentorial dura
Term
CNV
Definition
Major cutaneous nerve of face
Term
Maxillary
Definition
Major artery to internal structures of head
Term
T1-T2
Definition
Spinal levels of sympathetic fibers to head
Term
Ciliary ganglia
Definition
Autonomic ganglia for CNIII
Term
Geniculate
Definition
Sensory ganglia for CNVII
Term
PPG & Submandibular
Definition
Autonomic ganglia for CNVII
Term
Otic
Definition
Autonomic ganglia for CN IX
Term
Lateral pterygoid
Definition
Muscle attached to disc of TMJ
Term
Temporalis
Definition
Muscle that retracts mandible
Term
Auriculotemporal nerve
Definition
Major nerve to TMJ (pain)
Term
Tympanic branch CNIX & lesser petrosal nerve
Definition
Nerves that elicit secretion from parotid gland
Term
Auriculotemporal
Definition
Branch of CNV that carries parasympathetics to parotid gland
Term
Posterior ethmoid sinus
Definition
Structure that opens into superior meatus of nasal cavity
Term
Frontal, maxillary, anterior & middle ethmoid
Definition
Structures that open into middle meatus of nasal cavity
Term
Nasolacrimal duct
Definition
Structures that opens into inferior meatus of nasal cavity
Term
Sphenopalatine
Definition
Major artery to nasal cavity
Term
Kiesselbach's plexus
Definition
Most common site of nose bleed
Term
CN X
Definition
Innervation of levator veli palatini
Term
Tensor veli palatini
Definition
Muscle that opens auditory tube
Term
CN V3
Definition
Innervation of tensor veli palatini
Term
Chorda tympani
Definition
Nerve that provides taste to anterior 2/3 tongue
Term
Geniculate ganglion
Definition
Site of cell bodies for nerve that carries taste to anterior 2/3 of tongue
Term
Chorda tympani
Definition
Specific nerve that elicits secretion from submandibular gland
Term
CNX
Definition
Nerve injured when tonsilar pillars sag and uvula deviates
Term
CNIX
Definition
Nerve potentially injured with tonsillectomy
Term
Genioglossus
Definition
Muscle that protrudes the tongue
Term
Ipsilateral CNXII
Definition
Nerve injured when deviation of protruded tongue
Term
Greater petrosal CN VII
Definition
Specific nerve that stimulates tear production
Term
CN V1 (nasociliary)
Definition
Sensory nerve to the cornea
Term
Inferior oblique muscle
Definition
Muscle that elevates and abducts eye
Term
Superior oblique
Definition
Muscle that depresses and abducts eye
Term
Lateral horn, T1-2
Definition
Site of preganglionic nerve cells that elicits dilation of pupil
Term
Site of postganglionic nerve cells that elicits dilation of pupil
Definition
Superior cervical ganglion
Term
Edinger-Westphal
Definition
Site of preganglionic nerve cells that elicits constriction of pupil
Term
Ciliary ganglion
Definition
Site of postganglionic nerve cells that elicits constriction of pupil
Term
Auriculotemporal, CNX
Definition
Innervation of external surface of tympnaic membrane
Term
CN IX
Definition
Innervation of internal surface of tympanic membrane
Term
TV4-TV5
Definition
Level where ascending aorta is continuous with arch of aorta
Term
TV4-TV5
Definition
Level where arch of aorta is continuous with descending aorta
Term
Bronchodilation, vasoconstriction
Definition
Effect of sympathetic nerves on lungs
Term
Bronchoconstriction, vasodilation
Definition
Effect of parasympathetic nerves on lungs
Term
wider diameter,shorter & more vertical
Definition
Rationale for aspirated small objects to go to right primary bronchus
Term
Superior to 12th rib posteriorly
Definition
Needle location for therapeutic pleural tapping
Term
conus arteriosum or infundibulum
Definition
Name given to portion of right ventricle prior to beginnning of pulmonary trunk
Term
Anteversion
Definition
Name given to orientation where uterus & vagina intersect at angle of 90 degrees
Term
Anteflexion
Definition
Name given to oreintation where uterine body and cervix intersect at angle of 10-15 degrees
Term
Cristae terminalis
Definition
Ridge located between sinus venarum & right ventricle
Term
Both right & left recurrent laryngeal nerves
Definition
Nerve at risk when performing thyroidectomy
Term
Vastus medialis
Definition
Specific muscle that holds patella in place
Term
Vastus medialis
Definition
First portion of quadriceps femoris to atrophy with injury to femoral nerve
Term
Vastus medialis
Definition
Last portion of quadriceps femoris to recover following injury
Term
Median nerve
Definition
Innervation to nail bed of middle finger
Term
Ulnar and median nerve
Definition
Innervation to nail bed of ring finger
Term
L4
Definition
Spinal nerve affected with herniated disc at L3/L4
Term
Lingual nerve
Definition
Branch of CN V that carries parasympathetic to submandibular
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