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What artery contributes to the blood supply of the periphery of the diaphragm and some of the lateral abdominal wall?
What artery contributes to the blood supply of the periphery of the diaphragm and some of the lateral abdominal wall?
- Musculophrenic artery (correct)
- Renal artery
- Superior epigastric artery
- Aorta
Which nerve is sensory from the skin of the medial aspect of the arm and is prone to being damaged during surgical procedures on the axilla?
Which nerve is sensory from the skin of the medial aspect of the arm and is prone to being damaged during surgical procedures on the axilla?
- Intercostal nerve
- Serratus anterior nerve
- Sympathetic trunk nerve
- Intercostobrachial nerve (correct)
In which muscle does the intercostobrachial nerve pierce while coursing across the floor of the axilla?
In which muscle does the intercostobrachial nerve pierce while coursing across the floor of the axilla?
- Serratus anterior (correct)
- Pectoralis major
- Latissimus dorsi
- Rectus abdominis
Which artery lies in the rectus sheath between the rectus abdominis muscle and the posterior rectus sheath?
Which artery lies in the rectus sheath between the rectus abdominis muscle and the posterior rectus sheath?
What do patients complain of when there is damage to the intercostobrachial nerve?
What do patients complain of when there is damage to the intercostobrachial nerve?
Where does the sympathetic trunk run longitudinally alongside?
Where does the sympathetic trunk run longitudinally alongside?
Which nerves supply sensation to the overlying skin and motor function to the intercostal muscles of the same space?
Which nerves supply sensation to the overlying skin and motor function to the intercostal muscles of the same space?
Where do the intercostal nerves and vessels run between?
Where do the intercostal nerves and vessels run between?
Which nerves are responsible for both motor and sensory functions in the diaphragm?
Which nerves are responsible for both motor and sensory functions in the diaphragm?
From which spinal cord levels do the phrenic nerves originate?
From which spinal cord levels do the phrenic nerves originate?
What is the area of skin that pain arising in the diaphragm is often referred to?
What is the area of skin that pain arising in the diaphragm is often referred to?
Where do the collaterals run in relation to the ribs?
Where do the collaterals run in relation to the ribs?
What is the phenomenon called when irritation of the diaphragm results in shoulder tip pain on the corresponding side?
What is the phenomenon called when irritation of the diaphragm results in shoulder tip pain on the corresponding side?
Where do most of the segmental posterior intercostal arteries arise from?
Where do most of the segmental posterior intercostal arteries arise from?
Which artery is often clinically referred to as the internal mammary artery?
Which artery is often clinically referred to as the internal mammary artery?
What is the direction of blood flow in the intercostal veins compared to the intercostal arteries?
What is the direction of blood flow in the intercostal veins compared to the intercostal arteries?
Where does the internal thoracic artery originate from?
Where does the internal thoracic artery originate from?
What is the primary source of blood supply to the chest wall?
What is the primary source of blood supply to the chest wall?
