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Aortic Anatomy
LeeHoiLam-3DAnat.mp4
D rendering to show the relationship of an infrarenal abdominal aorta
3and surface anatomy landmarks. On physical examination the “pulsa-
tile abdominal mass” would be located around and above the umbilicus
level. Generally the aorta bifurcates at this point. This also shows how
one can “get above” the aneurysm sac on palpation if the aneurysm is
largely infrarenal.
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