1. general organisation of H&N - major blood vessels intro Flashcards
what are most arteries supplying the face branches of?
external carotid artery
what does the external carotid artery terminate as?
superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery
what happens before the external carotid artery terminates as the superficial temporal artery and maxillary artery?
gives rise to a number of branches including facial artery
what is significant about the facial artery (branch of external carotid artery)?
major arterial supply to the face
where does the facial vein run?
with the facial artery
from medial angle of eye to inferior border of mandible
what does the facial vein form?
major venous drainage of the face
where does facial vein drain into?
internal jugular vein
what forms the external jugular vein?
superficial temporal vein and maxillary vein
where do both internal and external jugular veins drain into?
subclavian vein
can the pules of facial artery be palpated? why?
yes
the artery winds around the inferior border of the mandible
what should you do in the event of laceration of facial artery on one side of the face? why?
compress both the arteries to stop bleeding
as facial artery has many anastomoses with other arteries of the face
what can be injured in penetrating wounds of the neck? why?
major blood vessels and nerves in the neck
lack bony protection
what is an example of penetrating wound to the neck?
stab wound
