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supinator longus muscle. Laterally to the tendon of the flexor (carpi-radialis).
external iliac artery: An imaginary guideline for the External Iliac Artery, begins at a point about 1/2 of an
inch to the left of the umbilicus to a point in the middle third of the inguinal ligament. The superior portion represents
a guideline for the Common Iliac Artery, which is important in embalming the autopsied body. The lower portion
represents the guideline for the External Iliac Artery, 1-inch above the middle third (center) of the inguinal ligament
(poupart’s ligament). The incision is made along this guideline where the External Iliac is most superficial.
Popliteal artery: An imaginary guideline for the Popliteal Artery is through the center of the popliteal space
posterior to the bend of the knee. The incision is made along the medial side at the bend of the knee to avoid the
large number of muscle attachments in that region.
Posterior Tibial artery: An imaginary guideline for the Posterior Tibial Artery is from the inferior border
of the popliteal space, to a point between the medial malleolus (inner ankle) and the calcaneus (heal). The incision is
made between the inner ankle and heel.
anterior Tibial artery: An imaginary guideline for the Anterior Tibial Artery, is from the center of the
popliteal space, to a point between medial malleolus (medial ankle joint) and the lateral malleolus (lateral ankle joint)
between the big toe, and the next toe. The incision is made high on the instep, 1-1/2 inches below the annular ligament
of the ankle, or 2-inches above the annular ligament along the flat lateral side of the tibia.
dorsalis Pedis artery: An imaginary guideline for the Dorsalis Pedis Artery is from the center of the ankle
on the instep to a point between the big toe and the next toe.
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Abdominal Aorta: An imaginary guideline for the Abdominal Aorta is from a point 1/2 inch below (posterior)
and 1/2-inch to the left of the umbilicus in an upward direction for 5 or 6 inches, gradually sloping toward the median
line (vertebrae). The Abdominal Aorta terminates at the 3rd and 4th vertebrae where it bifurcates into the right and
left Common Iliacs. Can be used as a site for infant embalming.
Common iliac and external iliac: An imaginary guideline for the Common Iliac and External Iliac, is from
1/2-inch below and 1/2-inch to the left of the umbilicus to a point 1/2-inch medial to the middle of the right or left
inguinal ligaments. The upper halves of these linear guidelines will represent the linear guidelines for the Common Iliac
Arteries, and the lower halves of the linear guideline will represent the linear guidelines for the External Iliacs.
Common iliac and the internal iliac: An imaginary guideline for the Common Iliac and Internal Iliac, is
from 1/2-inch below and 1/2-inch to the left of the umbilicus to a point 1-1/2 to 2-inches to the bifurcation of the
External and Internal Iliacs (hypogastric). (Which sends numerous branches to the buttocks, pelvic walls, pelvic viscera
and the external genitalia.) A common problem is if the Internal Iliac is nicked or cut during a post mortem
examination.
internal Carotid/middle Cerebral: Located on both sides of the sella turcica on the floor of the cranial
vault. To expose the Internal Carotid/Middle Cerebral the sella turcica must be chipped away opening the sphenoidal
sinuses providing necessary length of vessels to secure arterial tubes. Reverse injection will provide distribution to the
inner eye and inner ear. For proper distribution, the most inferior portion of the Internal Carotid must be tied off.
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