Gross Anatomy — Flashcards

Does the rectum ABOVE the pectinate line drain into the portal or systemic circulation? _____

The valsalva maneuver increases intraabdominal and intrathoracic pressure predominantly by recruiting the _____ muscle

Which dermatome is important for early appendicitis pain referral? _____

Medullary sinuses within lymph nodes communicate with the _____ lymphatics

The IVC drains into the right atrium just above the level of the diaphragm at _____

The superior rectal artery is a branch of the _____ artery

What dermatome is found at the low-collar shirt level? _____

Aortic dissection usually occurs in the proximal _____ cm of the aorta (high stress region)

Hemorrhoids result from distension of the anal _____

The posterior descending artery (PDA) most commonly arises from the _____ artery (85%)