This image combines the coronal view with the axial view and reflects the intimate relationships that the adrenals have with the kidneys as well as the great vessels of the abdomen. They literally have their fingers on the pulse of the aorta (red overlay) and the inferior vena cava (IVC) (blue overlay)
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Aorta
The heart and lungs are positioned at the centre of all the organs in the body and they are understandably considered vital organs. Think of yourself as a little red cell within the vast and powerful environment of the circulatory system. Listen and feel the power of the pulse and the rush of all the rivers going back and forth, hither and thither, and around and around – imagine what goes on inside the system all the time – it is probably like walking through a rain forest with huge waterfalls, winding rivers and rivulets – a mixture of gushing power and calm meandering flow- but the colors are reds and blues instead of greens and yellows! Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD 32059 code cardiac heart circulation artery vein introduction drawing Davidoff art
The heart and lungs are positioned at the centre of all the organs in the body and they are understandably considered vital organs. Think of yourself as a little red cell within the vast and powerful environment of the circulatory system. Listen and feel the power of the pulse and the rush of all the rivers going back and forth, hither and thither, and around and around – imagine what goes on inside the system all the time – it is probably like walking through a rain forest with huge waterfalls, winding rivers and rivulets – a mixture of gushing power and calm meandering flow- but the colors are reds and blues instead of greens and yellows! Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD 32059d01 code cardiac heart circulation artery vein introduction drawing Davidoff art
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Major Forces
A Pump, Elasticity, Peripheral Resistance and a Sump
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Laminar flow
This diagram reflects the laminar flow showing the almost parallel lines of flow that is characteristic of flow in the smaller tubes. Under resting conditions, laminar flow exists from the medium-sized bronchi onward down to the bronchioles. During exercise, the air flow is accelerated, and laminar flow may be confined only to the very small airways.
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Parabolic Flow – Highest Velocity in Center and Lowest on the Endothelium
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Parabolic Flow – Highest Velocity in Center and Lowest on the Endothelium
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aorta blood flow principles velocity parabolic Laminar flow is the normal condition for blood flow throughout most of the circulatory system. characterized by concentric layers of blood move in parallel down the length of a blood vessel. highest velocity (Vmax) isin the center of the vessel. lowest velocity (V=0) is along the vessel wall. T flow profile is parabolic occurs in long, straight blood vessels, under steady flow conditions. Davidoff art Courtesy Ashley Davidoff MD
Turbulent flow
This drawing shows the lines and circles of noisy turbulent flow, which is characteristic of flow in the larger airways.Courtesy of Ashley Davidoff M.D. 42434b07
Histology – Key to Aortic Function is its Elastic Layer (teal)
The Innermost Layer is the Endothelium and Outermost is the Adventitia
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The Shape of Big Red
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Candy Cane Shape of the Arch
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The Aortic Annulus (red ring) and Aortic Valve
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