The thymus
10 The thymus 10.1 Can the thymus be felt? Concealed and protected by the sternum, the thymus is impossible to palpate. It lies against the upper surface of the heart,…
The posterior auricular artery
18 The posterior auricular artery The posterior auricular artery is not the most important branch of the external carotid. However, because of its anastomoses, treating it improves the results on…
The external carotid artery
15 The external carotid artery The external carotid artery is very much the true artery of the neck. Manipulation of this artery and its branches (studied in subsequent chapters) improves…
The pulmonary vessels
12 The pulmonary vessels 12.1 Anatomy The pulmonary vasculature can be divided into two circulatory pathways: • the vasa publica – part of the circulation serving the interests of the…
The maxillary artery
19 The maxillary artery 19.1 Anatomy The maxillary artery (Fig. 19.1) cannot be palpated at its origin, as it is located behind the mandible. Of interest is its terminal infraorbital…
The occipital artery
17 The occipital artery 17.1 Anatomy 17.1.1 Origin The occipital artery arises in the neck anterior to the mastoid protuberance from the posterior aspect of the carotid. It branches from…
The thorax
8 The thorax from container to contents 8.1 The container Before approaching the cardiovascular component of the thorax, it is imperative to release, as much as possible, any osteochondral or…
Common cardiovascular diseases
5 Common cardiovascular diseases 5.1 Atheroma 5.1.1 Pathological anatomy Atheromatous plaque (atheromas) can develop on the intima of large- and medium-caliber arteries. Plaque is an accumulation of cholesterol and other…
Cardiovascular semiology simplified
6 Cardiovascular semiology simplified This book is not a medical treatise. It has neither the attributes nor the competence to provide the elements necessary for a complete medical diagnosis. As…
Principles of visceral vascular manipulation
7 Principles of visceral vascular manipulation 7.1 The viscera: what an evolution! • Mobility above all. In the beginning, the techniques were designed to restore mobility and motility to the…
