RESUMO
Abstract Variations in the drainage (termination) and course of the lower limb veins are not uncommon. When dissecting the left lower limb of the adult male cadaver in the vascular case described herein, a unique kind of unilateral short saphenous vein (SSV) termination was observed. It was found that the SSV had normal origin and course in the dorsum of the foot and the back of the leg, respectively. Most often the SSV terminates in the popliteal vein at the popliteal fossa. In this case, it extended upward into the back of the thigh, passing behind the sciatic nerve and then deep to it and the biceps femoris, and finally ended in the veins of the thigh. The SSV did not penetrate any structures along its course to the end, so this unusual vein appears unlikely to be associated with SSV varicose veins. For general, plastic, cardiothoracic, and vascular surgeons, our case would be of significant value.
Resumo Variações na drenagem (terminação) e curso das veias dos membros inferiores não são incomuns. No caso vascular relatado, ao dissecar o membro inferior esquerdo de um cadáver adulto do sexo masculino, foi observado um tipo único de veia safena parva (VSP) unilateral. Verificou-se que a VSP tinha origem e curso normais no dorso do pé e na traseira da perna, respectivamente. É mais comum a VSP terminar na veia poplítea, localizada na fossa poplítea. No caso relatado, ela se estendia para cima até a parte posterior da coxa, passando por trás e profundamente no nervo ciático e no músculo isquiotibial, finalizando nas veias da coxa. A VSP não penetra nenhuma estrutura no seu curso; portanto, não é provável que esta veia incomum esteja associada a veias varicosas da VSP. Para cirurgiões gerais, plásticos, cardiotorácicos e vasculares, nosso caso é de extrema importância.
RESUMO
Standard formalin embalming is the most important of all work with cadavers in anatomy laboratories, as it keeps the tissue strict, insoluble and protected against deterioration. The most commonly used substance for preservation of cadavers and tissues is formaldehyde, a preservative because it is inexpensive, easy penetration and fast action on the parts. Another substance used is glycerin with rapid action and dehydrating fixative, used also for the preservation of anatomical specimens. This study aimed to compare two techniques that use glycerin in conserving parts of the central nervous system of animals. We evaluated the properties and fixing of conservative solutions applied. The two techniques chosen for this work were: the Giacomini and Torres method. In the Torres method, the tissue was more flexible and easy to visualize the structures. In the Giacomini method, the tissues were dark colored, rigid, with little flexibility. This technique requires a shorter time of immersion, compared to Torres. We conclude that the most appropriate method for application in laboratories of anatomy and applicability in practical lessons is technique was Torres.