Musculoskeletal Key

14 The common carotid artery 14.1 Anatomy review 14.1.1 Origin The common carotid arteries (Fig. 14.1) arise: • on the right, from the brachiocephalic trunk • on the left, directly…

35 The inguinal canal 35.1 Anatomy We have studied the inguinal canal (Fig. 35.1) for the manipulation of the peripheral nerves (Barral & Croibier 2004). Contained within the canal are…

20 The superficial temporal artery 20.1 Anatomy 20.1.1 Origin The superficial temporal artery (Fig. 20.1) is the smaller terminal artery of the external carotid. It arises at the neck of…

3 Homeostasis of the cardiovascular system Regulation of the circulatory function ensures that sufficient blood is provided to all parts of the body, whether the individual is resting or working…

33 Ovarian vessels 33.1 Anatomy The ovaries are irrigated by: • the ovarian arteries arising from the abdominal aorta • the ovarian branch of the uterine artery (Fig. 33.1). Fig….

16 The facial artery 16.1 Anatomy 16.1.1 Origin The facial artery arises between the hyoid bone and the base of the mandible. It winds its way in front of the…

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,…

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…

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…

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…