1. Anatomy Flashcards
investing layer that encircles the neck
Superficial cervical fascia
superficial cervical fascia splits splits to enclose the
trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles
thin layer that is attached above the laryngeal cartilages
pretracheal layer
forms a false capsule of the thyroid gland
pretracheal layer
surrounds the thyroid and parathyroid glands forming a sheath that encloses the infrahyoid m.
pretracheal layer
thick layer that passes like a septum across the neck behind the pharynx and esophagus and in front of prevertebral mscles and vertebral column
prevertebral layer
froms the fascial floor of the POSTERIOR TRIANGLE
Prevertebral layer
forms the fascial floor of the posterior triangle
prevertebral layer
extends laterally over the first rub into the axilla to form the axillary sheath
prevertebral layer
local condensation of the prevertebral, pretracheal and investing layers of he deep cervical fascia
carotid sheath
lateral part of carotid sheath
internaj jugular vein
posterior
carotid sheath
vasgus nerve
medial
carotid sheath
common and internal carotid artery
sheath is thinnest over the
vein
carotid sheath fuses with _____ under the sternocleidomastod
pretracheal fascia
investing fascia
escaping from the upper carotid sheath are
glossopharyngeal (IX)
superior laryngeal branch of vagus (X)
spinal root of accessory(XI)
hypoglossal nerves (XII)
between the layers of the deep fascia is loose connective tissue that forms potential spaces
visceral
retropharyngeal
submandibular
masticatory spaces
it is possible for blood, pus, or air in this space to spread downward into the superior mediastinum
retropharyngeal space
potential space bounded by deep cervical fascia
lies between the vertebral and visceral compartments and contains loose connective tissue
retropharyngeal space
lateral to retropharyngeal space
carotid sheaths
posterior to retropharyngeal space
prevertebral fascia
anterior to retropharyngeal space
visceral part of pretracheal fascia
in ludwig’s angina, this space is the primary site of infection
submandibular space
this structure is in the carotid sheath over the internal jugular vein
ansa cervicalis
broad, thin sheath of muscle in the subcutaenous tissue of the enck
Platysma
is platysma considered a muscle of facial expression
Yes because it is supplied by cervical branch of facial nerve
hyoid bone is at what level of cervical vertebra
C3
Hyoid muscles includes
suprahyoid muscles 1. digastric 2. mylohyoid 3. stylohyoid 4. geniohyoid infrahyoid muscles A. deep group 1. thyrohyoid 2. sternohyoid B. superficial grop 1. omohyoid 2. sternohyoid
nerve supply
digastric - anterior belly
nerve to mylohyoid
nerve supply
digastric posterior belly
facial
nerve supply
stylohyoid
facial
nerve supply
mylohydroid
nerve to mylohyoid
nerve supply
genihyoid m.
first cervical
elevates hydroi bone
suprahyoid
nerve supply
omohyoid
Ansa cervicalis
C1, C2, C3
nerve supply
sternohyoid
Ansa cervicalis
nerve supply
sternothyroid
Ansa cervicalis
nerve supply
thyrohyoid
first cervical
depresses hyoid
all infrahyoid m. (omohyoid, sternohyoid, thyrohyoid) except sternothyoid (depresses larynx)
depresses hyoid
elevates larynx
thyrohyoid
the only bone that does not articulate with another bone
hyoid bone
serves as a moveable base of the tongue
hyoid bone
triangles of the neck
anterior triangle
posterior triangle
anterior triangle is divided into 4 smaller triangles by 2 bellies of the digastric muscle superiorly and superior belly of the omohyoid muscle inferiorly
submandibular/ digastric
carotid
muscular / omotracheal
submental
posterior triangle includes
subclavian
occipital triangle
boundaries of submental triangle
apex: symphysis menti
base: body of the hyoid bone
on each side: anterior belly of the digastric muscle
floor: 2 mylohyoid muscles with their median raphe
contents of submental triangle
submental lymph nodes
submental vessels
digastric triangle is also known as
submandibular triangle
digastric/ submandibular triangle
boundaries
anterior and posterior bellies of digastric m.
inferior border of mandible
floor: mylohyoid
what is the muscle that separates the submandibular and sublingual space
mylohyoid
what triangle of the neck is bounded by posterior belly of the digastric muscle, superior belly of omohyoid muscle and anterior border of sternocleidomastoid muscle
carotid triangle
this triangle of the neck is bounded by midline hyoid bone, superior belly of omohyoid muscle and sternocleidomastoid muscle
Muscular or omotracheal triangle
latin term cervical means
of the neck
the midline in the front of the neck has a prominence of the thyroid cartilage termed
laryngeal prominence
is on the side of the neck and is bounded superiorly by the lower border of the body of the mandible and the mastoid process, inferiorly by the clavicle, anteriorly by a midline in front of the neck, and posteriorly by the trapezius muscle.
quadrangular area
the cervical; portion of the spine has this curve
gentle forward curve / cervical lordosis
A quadrangular area can be delineated on the side of the neck. This quadrangular area is subdivided by an obliquely prominent sternocleidomastoid muscle into an
anterior cervical triangle
posterior cervical triangle
boundaries of anterior cervical triangle
The anterior cervical triangle is bounded by the midline anteriorly, mandible superiorly, and sternocleidomastoid muscle inferolaterally.
bounded by the mandible and 2 bellies of the digastric muscle.
submandibular triangle
submandibular triangle contains
submandibular salivary gland, hypoglossal nerve, mylohyoid muscle, and facial artery.
bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, posterior belly of the digastric muscle, and superior belly of the omohyoid muscle.
carotid triangle
carotid triangle contains
carotid arteries and branches, internal jugular vein and vagus nerve
carotid triangle contains
carotid arteries and branches, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve.
this triangle is bounded by the midline, hyoid bone, superior belly of the omohyoid muscle, and sternocleidomastoid muscle.
muscular or omotracheal triangle
muscular or omotracheal triangle
It includes the infrahyoid musculature and thyroid glands with the parathyroid glands.
located beneath the chin, bounded by the mandible, hyoid, and anterior belly of the digastric muscle.
submental triangle
bounded by the clavicle inferiorly, sternocleidomastoid muscle anterosuperiorly, and trapezius muscle posteriorly.
posterior cervical triangle
The posterior cervical triangle is divided into upper occipital triangle and lower subclavian triange by this structure
inferior belly of the omohyoid
anterior triangle: 2 bellies of the digastric muscle + superior belly of the omohyoid muscle inferiorly
posterior triangle: inferior belly of the omohyoid
structure that divides the anterior cervical triangle and posterior cervical triangle
anterior triangle: 2 bellies of the digastric muscle + superior belly of the omohyoid muscle inferiorly
posterior triangle: inferior belly of the omohyoid
bounded anteriorly by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, posteriorly by the trapezius, and inferiorly by the omohyoid muscle
occipital triangle
occipital triangle contains
contents include the accessory nerve, supraclavicular nerves, and upper brachial plexus.
bounded superiorly by the inferior belly of the omohyoid muscle, inferiorly by the clavicle, and anteriorly by the sternocleidomastoid muscle
subclavian triangle
subclavian triangle contains
supraclavicular nerves, subclavian vessels, brachial plexus, suprascapular vessels, transverse cervical vessels, external jugular vein, and nerve to the subclavius muscle.
this cervical vertebrae has 2 concave superior facets that articulate with the occipital condyles of the skull.
It has has no vertebral body and no spinous process.
C1 / atlas
the globe
C1/ atlas
axis
C2
has a conelike projection from the vertebral body that articulates within the atlas.
C2/ axis
has a nonbifid and a prominent posterior spinous process that can be felt distinctly at the base of the neck.
C7
these vertebrae have foramina in each of the transverse processes and bifid spinous processes
C2-C6
travels in the foramina of the transverse processes.
vertebral artery
the contents of the upper portion of the carotid sheath are crossed obliquely and anteriorly by the
posterior belly of the digastric
the bifurcation of the common carotid artery into the internal and externl carotid arteries can easily be palpated
just beneath the anterior border of SCM at the level of the superior border of the thyroid cartilage
what artery is found in occipital triangle
occipital artery
what nerve crosses occipital triangle
accessory nerve
accessory nerve lesion will present with
weakness of the trapezius muscle
difficulty in elevating the scapula/ shrugging the shoulder
difficulty in laterally rotating the scapula during abduction of the arm
main contents of the posterior triangle
nerves
a. 3 trunks of the brachial plexus
b. 4 cutaneoius branches of the cervical plexus
1. lesser occipital
2. greatr auricular
3. transverse cervical
4. supraclavicular nervs
c. spinal accessory
arteries of the posterior triangle
- 3/4 part of the subclavian artery
- suprascapular artery
- transverse cervical artery
- occipital artery
veins of posterior triangle
subclavian vein
external jugular vein
the superficial landmark of supraclavicular triangle/ subclavian triangle/ omoclavicular
is the
supraclavicular fossa
this triangle is crossed by the external jugular vein and subclavian artery
supraclavicular triangle
isthmus is at the level of ___ tracheal rings
second, third, and fourth
base of thyroid at level of
4th-5th tracheal rings
thyroid gland is surrounded by this fascia
pretracheal layer of deep fascia
thyroid gland weighs
20 grams
pyramidal lobe is often present, projects upward from the isthmus, usually to the
left of the midline
fibrous of muscular band frequently connect the pyramidal lobe to the hyoid bone
levator glandulae thyroidea
blood supply of the thyroid gland
superior thyroid artery- from external carotid
inferior thyroid artery- from thyrocervical trunk
venous drainage of thyroid gland
superior thyroid - IJV
Middle thyroid - IJV
Inferior thyroid - brachiocephalic trunk
A 45 y/o woman is undergoing thyroid surgery for suspected thyroid cancer
The surgeon has taken a midline approach and encounters significant bleeding below the isthmus of the thyroid gland
What is the source of bleeding
Thyroidea Ima artery
thyroidea ima artery is present in
12% of individuals
thyroidea ima artery arises fro
aortic arch or brachiocephalic trunk and reaches the thyroid ishtmus inferiorly
first endocrine gland to develop
thyroid gland
thyroid gland develops
24 days after fertilization
where does the thyroid diverticulum arise from
median endodermal thickening in the floor of the PRIMORDIAL PHARYNX
the develoing thyroid gland is connected to the tongue by this narrow tube
thyroglossal duct
ectopic thyroid most common location
lingual
shallow depression in the posterior dorsal midline of the tongue that is the remnant of the more cranial part of the embryonic duct from which the thyroid gland developed.
foramen cecum
normaly thyroglossal duct atrophies and disappears but a remnant may persist forming
thyroglossal duct cyst
what will form following infection of the thyroglossal duct
perforation of the skin that opens in the median plane of the neck -> thyroglossal duct SINUS
Cervical Lymphnodes
I- submental and submandibular II- upper jugular III- middle jugular IV- lower jugular V - posterior triangle VI - anterior compartment VII - paratracheal
primary tumors within the oral cavity and lip metastasize nodes in levels
I, II, III
primary tumors within oropharynx, hypopharynx, and larynx
metastasize to nodes in levels
levels III, III, IV
primary tumors within nasopharynx and thyroid
metastasize to nodes in level/s
Level V
cancer cells in thyroid malignancy will metastasized first to this group of cervical lymph nodes
cervical LN V
also known as throat
pharynx
common passageway of respiratory and digestive systems
pharynx
3 divisible portions of pharynx
nasopharynx
oropharynx
laryngopharynx
contains the opening of the auditory tube and pharyngeal tonsils
nasopharynx
contains the palatine and lingual tonsils
oropharynx
open into larynx and esophagus
laryngopharynx
pharynx has a musculomembranous wall which is deficient
anteriorly
present openings of pharynx
auditory tubes
2 posterior nares
larynx
esophagus
muscles of the pharynx / deglutition
superior constrictor middle constrictor inferior constrictor cricopharyngeus stylopharyngeus salphingopharyngeus palatopharyngeus
gag reflex is also known as
pharyngeal reflex
afferent fibers that innervate the pharyngeal mucosa are branches of which of the following nerves
glossopharyngeal n.
gag reflex afferent limb
pharyngeal branch of the glossopharyngeal nerve (supplies sensory innervation to the mucosa of the upper pharynx), vagus nerve (lower pharynx and larynx)
efferent limb gag reflex
pharyngeal branch of vagus nerve
nerve supply of pharynx
nasal pharynx - Maxillary nerve (V2)
Oral pharynx - glossopharyngeal nerve
Laryngeal pharynx - internal laryngeal nerve of the vagus
blood suply of the pharynx
ascending pharyngeal, tonsillar branches of the FACIAL ARTERY; branches of MAXILLARY and LINGUAL ARTERIES
lymph drainage of pharynx
deep cervical lymph nodes
lymphoid tissue that surrounds the opening into the respiratory and digestive systems
forming a ring
waldeyer ring of lymphoid tissue