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Intercostal Catheterisation: Applying Body Wall Anatomy Clinically
You’ve explored the anatomy of the thoracic wall in lectures and examined it through dissection specimens. Now, we’ll apply that knowledge in a clinical context by looking at intercostal catheterisation using the anterior approach. This procedure is commonly used to drain air (such as in a pneumothorax) from the pleural space. Understanding the body wall layers, their spatial arrangement, and surrounding structures is essential for performing this technique safely and effectively.
Image from AN@TOMEDIA ONLINE Eizenberg N, Briggs C, Barker P & Grkovic I: Access directly via: LINK HERE (go to Thorax; Dissection; for tips!)
Use Lecture 8 "Anatomy of Body Wall" as your guide
Instructions: Using the image of the donor specimen with an intercostal catheter in situ,
| Structure to Label (from superficial to deep) | Marks |
|---|---|
| Skin | 1 mark |
| Superficial fascia (subcutaneous tissue) | 1 mark |
| Skeletal muscle (e.g. pectoralis major, intercostal muscles) | 1 mark |
| Rib | 1 mark |
| Parietal pleura | 1 mark |
| Pleural cavity | 1 mark |
| Visceral pleura | 1 mark |
| Lung tissue | 1 mark |
Total: 8 marks
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