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…
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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 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 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 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…
Cardiovascular risk factors
4 Cardiovascular risk factors People are not at equal risk for heart disease. Atherosclerotic lesions can develop early, sometimes even in adolescence. However, they form even earlier in the presence…
1: Neuromusculoskeletal anatomy
SECTION 1 Neuromusculoskeletal anatomy Musculoskeletal anatomy illustrations 2 Brachial plexus 29 Lumbosacral plexus 30 Peripheral nerve motor innervation 31 Peripheral nerve sensory innervation 37 Dermatomes 39 Myotomes 40 Reflexes 40…
