CHAPTER XI.. Directions for Locating and Injecting the Femoral Artery.

Directions for Locating and Injecting the Femoral Artery.

The course of the Femoral Artery is in a line drawn from the inner side of the knee upwards to a point midway between the outside of the hip-bone and inside of the thigh (see illustration). It is nearest the surface and is taken up and injected the most readily at a point about two inches below the lower edge or fold of the groin. By reference to the plate illustrating the course of this artery, the place for injection will be found marked. Having taken the artery up and made the slit, secure the syringe with the point directed upwards, i. e., towards the body, and proceed with the injection in the same manner as with the other arteries. The Femoral Artery is seldom used, however, the Brachial, and next to that the Carotid Artery, being usually preferred.

All bodies should be laid out upon an inclined plane (45 degrees is not too much), particularly during the process of embalming, as by thus inclining the body, the slight bloating of the face, caused by the filling of the arterial circulation with the Preservative, will soon pass off and a life-like expression remain.