Surgery Mnemonics
Diaphargm Aperature
Diaphragm apertures: spinal levels Aortic hiatus = 12 letters = T12 Oesophagus = 10 letters = T10 Vena cava = 8 letters = T8 Diaphragm apertures “3 holes, each with 3 things going through it”: Aortic hiatus: aorta, thoracic duct, azygous vein. Esophageal hiatus: esophagus, vagal trunks, left gastric vessels. Caval foramen: inferior vena cava, right phrenic nerve,…
Meckel’s diverticulum Mnemonic
Meckel’s diverticulum details 2 inches long. 2 feet from end of ileum. 2 times more common in men. 2% occurrence in population. 2 types of tissues may be present.
Femoral triangle|mnemoics
Femoral triangle: boundaries “So I May Always Love Sally”: Superiorly: Inguinal ligamentMedially: Adductor longusLaterally: Sartorius –
spleen: dimensions|mnemonics
spleen: dimensions, weight, surface anatomy“1,3,5,7,9,11“:Spleen dimensions are 1 inch x 3 inches x 5 inches.Weight is 7 ounces.It underlies ribs 9 through 11. – See more at: http://mnemonics4mbbs.weebly.com/abdomen.html#sthash.bNYX1f92.dpuf
Diaphragm apertures: spinal levels
Diaphragm apertures: spinal levels“Voice Of America”: · In order from smallest to highest spinal number: Vena cava: T8 Oesophagus: T10 Aorta: T12 · Note: Voice Of America (VOA) is a radio broadcast station.