The mitral valve’s complex geometry is usually described as a “saddle shape”, but I definitely prefer the comparison to Pringles chips! Here’s an illustration…
The glycocalyx is a surface layer of proteins lining the luminal (blood-containing) side of vascular endothelium. It plays an important role as a vascular…
Over a dozen different aortic arch great vessel configurations have been described in humans. I’ve illustrated the two most common types in this diagram.…
There’s a complex yet beautiful architecture within the heart’s fibrous skeleton and valvular geometry. To become a proficient perioperative echocardiographer, one must understand these…
Understanding neuraxial anatomy is an essential part to successfully perform epidural and spinal (intrathecal) anesthetics. Here’s a schematic outlining the layers we encounter when…
Did you know the word “scalp” is actually an acronym for five layers of tissue?