6. Carotid Triangle: Contents

Question 1

Identify 1 - 3

Answer 1

1. Hyoglossal n.
2. Nerve to the thyrohyoid
3. Larynx

Question 2

Identify 4 - 6

Answer 2

4. Ansa cervicalis
5. Thyroid gland
6. Vagus n.

Question 3

3 arteries in carotid triangle

Answer 3

1. Common carotid (with carotid body)
2. Internal carotid (with carotid sinus)
3. External carotid

Question 4

5 veins in carotid triangle

Answer 4

1. Internal jugular
2. Common facial
3. Lingual
4. Superior thyroid
5. Middle thyroid

Question 5

4 nerves in carotid triangle

Answer 5

1. Vagus
2. Spinal accessory
   (small portion)
3. Hyoglossal
4. Deep Ansa cervicalis
   (superior limb)