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Carnett's Sign (For distinguishing between abdominal wall pain and abdominal organ pain)
The Carnett’s Sign is a clinical examination sign used to distinguish between abdominal wall pain (Pain arising from the abdominal musculature) and pain arising from within the abdomen (Visceral pain from abdominal/pelvic organs).
clinical-tips

Celiac Trunk
The Celiac Trunk is responsible for the blood supply of the Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen and the 1st and 2nd parts of the Duodenum. It is a branch of the the Abdominal Aorta, and is at the T12 Vertebral level
anatomy
External Iliac Artery
The external iliac artery is a major pelvic artery that continues as the femoral artery. It supplies the lower limb and gives off inferior epigastric and deep circumflex iliac branches.
anatomy

Inferior Mesenteric Artery
The Inferior Mesenteric Artery is a branch of the Abdominal Aorta, which supplies the Hindgut. It exits at the L3 level at runs slightly lateral to the Abdominal Aorta.
anatomy
Internal Iliac Artery
anatomy

Layer's encountered during a Lumbar Puncture
The layers encountered during a Lumbar puncture, starting from the skin and going deep.
anatomy
Layers encountered during a C-Section
All the layers involved in a C-section, from the skin downwards.
anatomy

Layers encountered during a Chest Drain Insertion
Chest drains are indicated in hemothorax, pneumothorax and hydrothorax. The layers encountered are essential for understanding the relevant anatomy.
anatomy
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Carnett's Sign (For distinguishing between abdominal wall pain and abdominal organ pain)
The Carnett’s Sign is a clinical examination sign used to distinguish between abdominal wall pain (Pain arising from the abdominal musculature) and pain arising from within the abdomen (Visceral pain from abdominal/pelvic organs).
clinical-tips

Celiac Trunk
The Celiac Trunk is responsible for the blood supply of the Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen and the 1st and 2nd parts of the Duodenum. It is a branch of the the Abdominal Aorta, and is at the T12 Vertebral level
anatomy
External Iliac Artery
The external iliac artery is a major pelvic artery that continues as the femoral artery. It supplies the lower limb and gives off inferior epigastric and deep circumflex iliac branches.
anatomy

Inferior Mesenteric Artery
The Inferior Mesenteric Artery is a branch of the Abdominal Aorta, which supplies the Hindgut. It exits at the L3 level at runs slightly lateral to the Abdominal Aorta.
anatomy
Internal Iliac Artery
anatomy

Layer's encountered during a Lumbar Puncture
The layers encountered during a Lumbar puncture, starting from the skin and going deep.
anatomy
Load more
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