Musculoskeletal Key

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…

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…

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…

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…