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.

Dr Aparajeya Shanker MD

anatomy

Surgical Anatomy

Layers

  1. Skin

  2. Superficial Fascia

  3. Deep Fascia

  4. Intrinsic Intercostal Muscles

  5. Endothoracic Fascia

  6. Parietal Pleura

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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

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

The Abdominal Aorta Chart

The Abdominal Aorta leaves through the Aortic Hiatus of the Diaphragm (T12 Level). It is a major vessel and it is responsible for the blodd supply of all abdominal organs. View the embedded chart of the Abdominal Aorta's branches here.

anatomy

The Abdominal Aorta Chart

The Abdominal Aorta leaves through the Aortic Hiatus of the Diaphragm (T12 Level). It is a major vessel and it is responsible for the blodd supply of all abdominal organs. View the embedded chart of the Abdominal Aorta's branches here.

anatomy

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