Anatomy & Pathology for Mortuary Technicians Flashcards
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Which artery is most commonly used as the primary injection site in standard embalming?
Answer: Right common carotid artery
The right common carotid artery is the preferred primary injection site because it is easily accessible and distributes fluid effectively to the head.
What organ is drained and treated during cavity embalming?
Answer: The thoracic and abdominal cavities and their organs
Cavity embalming involves aspirating and injecting cavity fluid into both the thoracic and abdominal cavities and their contained organs.
Which pathological condition causes the body to be especially difficult to embalm due to excess fluid in the tissues?
Answer: Edema
Edema causes tissues to be waterlogged, which dilutes embalming fluid and requires higher-index solutions and special techniques.
The femoral triangle, a common alternate injection point, is located in which region of the body?
Answer: Upper inner thigh
The femoral triangle is located in the upper inner thigh and provides access to the femoral artery and vein for alternate injection sites.
What does the term 'visceral organs' refer to in mortuary anatomy?
Answer: Internal organs of the body cavities
Visceral organs are the internal organs housed within body cavities, including the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, and digestive organs.
Rigor mortis typically begins in which muscles first?
Answer: Facial and jaw muscles
Rigor mortis typically begins in the smaller facial and jaw muscles before progressing to larger muscle groups throughout the body.