Applied Anatomy for the FRCA / Edition 1

by Bobby Krishnachetty, Abdul Syed

Overview

Applied Anatomy for the FRCA covers the anatomical knowledge that trainee anaesthetists who are revising for the Primary and Final FRCA exams will need. The topics covered are derived from the FRCA curriculum and include the most up-to-date version of past exam questions, in order to ensure targeted and successful exam revision.

The content, illustrations and overall layout of this book ensure that common gaps in anatomical knowledge encountered by FRCA trainees are included. This reference is divided into sections pertaining to anatomical regions: head and neck, thorax, abdomen, spine, and the upper and lower limbs. The topics of importance to anaesthetists are presented under ‘structures’, ‘circulation’ and ‘nervous system’ (with relevance to regional anaesthesia). Each topic is extensively researched and presented in a simple format for maximum retention. This book makes learning and remembering applied anatomy as straightforward as possible.

Applied Anatomy for the FRCA supplements the knowledge required by trainee anaesthetists appearing for the FRCA exams. Clinical educators will also find it useful in teaching. It serves as a practical reference for anatomical knowledge at any point in an anaesthetist’s career.

About the Editors

Dr Bobby Krishnachetty has been a Consultant Anaesthetist at Southend University Hospital since 2010 and a college tutor for six years. She completed her diploma in medical education and is the author of The Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination: A Complete Guide. She is also the organiser of the regional teaching for Core trainees in the East of England school of anaesthesia, as well as Founder of the ‘Southend Viva Club’ Primary and Final FRCA SOE revision courses for more than nine years, and Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars.

Mr Abdul Syed has been a Consultant Surgeon at Southend University Hospital since 2015. He is Lead for postgraduate teaching of surgical trainees, Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars and conducts Core surgical trainee interview skills courses. Mr Syed is also an Assessor for medical school interviews and an active participant in QI projects and research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367076207
Publisher:	CRC Press
Publication date:	11/20/2020
Pages:	422
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr Bobby Krishnachetty

has been a Consultant Anaesthetist at Southend University Hospital since 2010.

• College tutor for 6 years
• Completed diploma in medical education
• Author of the ‘The Final FRCA Structured Oral Examination: A Complete Guide’
• Organiser of the regional teaching for Core trainees in the East of England school of anaesthesia
• Founder of the ‘Southend Viva Club’ Primary and Final FRCA SOE revision courses for more than 9 years.
• Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars.
  

Mr Abdul Syed

has been a Consultant Surgeon Southend University Hospital since 2015

• Lead for postgraduate teaching of surgical trainees
• Cofounder of MRCS OSCE webinars
• Conducts core surgical trainee interview skills courses
• Assessor for medical school interviews
• Active participant in QI projects and research

Table of Contents

Foreword ix

Contributors xi

Introduction xiii

Chapter 1 Head and Neck 1

Structures 2

Scalp and Base of Skull 3

Brain 8

Pituitary Gland 9

Eye 13

Sagittal Section of Neck 19

Nose 21

Tongue 25

Pharynx 26

Larynx 27

Grades at Laryngoscopy 35

Cross Section of Neck at C6 Level 36

Triangles of Neck 39

Circulation 42

Cerebral Circulation 43

Venous Drainage of the Brain 50

Great Veins of the Neck 53

Nervous System 62

Cranial Nerves 63

Optic Nerve 66

Trigeminal Nerve 67

Facial Nerve 70

Vagus Nerve 72

Scalp Blocks 78

Eye Blocks 83

Laryngeal Nerve Blocks 88

Cervical Plexus 92

Chapter 2 Thorax 99

Structures 100

Apertures in the Neck 101

Cross Section at T4 Level 104

Tracheobronchial Tree 106

Lung 114

Pleura 120

Mediastinum 126

Heart 130

Diaphragm 136

Ribs 139

Circulation 142

Pulmonary Circulation 143

Coronary Circulation 147

Nervous System 155

Phrenic Nerve 156

Intercostal Nerve 159

Thoracic Wall Blocks 162

Chapter 3 Abdomen 165

Structures 166

Spleen 167

Liver 170

Circulation 173

Mesenteric Circulation 174

Nervous System 180

Anterior Abdominal Wall 181

Blocks of the Abdominal Wall 183

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block 184

Rectus Sheath Block 188

Inguinal and Iliohypogastric Nerve Blocks 191

Quadratus Lumborum Block 194

Erector Spinae Plane Block 195

Penile Block 196

Chapter 4 Spine 199

Structures 200

Vertebral Column 201

Spinal Cord and Tracts 205

Meningeal Layers 209

Circulation 211

Spinal Cord Circulation 212

Nervous System 218

Spinal and Epidural Blocks 219

Sacrum and Caudal Block 223

Paravertebral Block 228

Chapter 5 Upper Limb 233

Structures 234

Antecubital Fossa 235

Circulation 238

Arterial Supply of Upper Limb 239

Venous Drainage of Upper Limb 244

Nervous System 246

Dermatomes and Peripheral Nerve Distribution 247

Brachial Plexus 249

Terminal Branches 255

Nerve Blocks 259

Interscalene Approach 260

Supraclavicular Approach 263

Infraclavicular Approach 266

Axillary Approach 268

Peripheral Nerve Blocks at the Level of Forearm 271

Peripheral Nerve Blocks at Level of Wrist 273

An Excerpt from the Previous Exam… 276

Chapter 6 Lower Limb 279

Structures 280

Femoral Triangle 281

Popliteal Fossa 283

Circulation 285

Arterial Supply of Lower Limb 286

Venous Drainage of Lower Limb 289

Nervous System 291

Dermatomes and Nerve Distribution 292

The Lumbar Plexus 294

Femoral Nerve 297

Sciatic Nerve 299

Nerve Blocks 302

Chapter 7 Miscellaneous 325

Anatomy of the Nerve 326

Pain Pathway 331

Nerve Stimulators for Regional Anaesthesia 334

Ultrasound for Regional Anaesthesia 338

Regional Anaesthesia in Patients Taking Anticoagulants and Antiplatelets 343

Autonomic Nervous System 346

Autonomic Supply of Eye 354

Autonomic Supply of Heart 357

Sympathetic Blocks 360

Labour Analgesia 368

Placenta 373

Fetal Circulation 380

Bone Circulation 390

Anatomical Differences between Paediatric and Adult Airway 395

Index 397