4: The Lower Limb
Part 4The Lower Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the lower limb Anatomically the upper and lower limbs are comparable to each other as regards the arrangement of the…
ANATOMY
6: The Nervous System
Part 6The Nervous System Introduction For descriptive purposes, the nervous system can be divided, topographically, into two parts: the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous…
3: The Upper Limb
Part 3The Upper Limb Surface anatomy and surface markings of the upper limb Much of the surface anatomy of the limbs can be studied on oneself, or on an obliging…
Kidney, Adrenal, Ureters, and Bladder
Kidney, Adrenal, Ureters, and Bladder LEFT ADRENAL (LEFT ADRENALECTOMY) INCISION Reflect the chest plate superiorly and the abdominal wall inferiorly (see Figs. 3.2 and 5.1), remove the previously dissected organs,…
Stomach, Duodenum, and Esophagus
Stomach, Duodenum, and Esophagus VAGUS NERVES (TRUNCAL AND HIGHLY SELECTIVE VAGOTOMY) INCISION Access to the chest and abdomen will facilitate this procedure (Figs. 3.2 and 5.1). If the chest has…
Small and Large Intestine
Small and Large Intestine OMENTUM (OMENTAL MOBILIZATION, OMENTECTOMY) INCISION Beginning at the xiphoid process, make a full-thickness bilateral subcostal incision through all abdominal wall layers. Use the mid- or posterior…
Breast and Neurovascular System of the Upper Extremity
Breast and Neurovascular System of the Upper Extremity BREAST (MASTECTOMY) INCISION Abduct the arm as much as possible and restrain with cheesecloth sling tied to the dissection table (Fig. 2.1)….
Breast and Neurovascular System of the Upper Extremity
Breast and Neurovascular System of the Upper Extremity BREAST (MASTECTOMY) INCISION Abduct the arm as much as possible and restrain with cheesecloth sling tied to the dissection table (Fig. 2.1)….
Head and Neck
Head and Neck PAROTID GLAND AND FACIAL NERVE (PAROTIDECTOMY) INCISION Perform an S-shaped preauricular incision extending from the top of the external ear to the midneck (Fig. 1.1). OPERATIVE PROCEDURE…
