Anatomical landmarks Incision

Question 1

1) Instructor: Which anatomical landmarks will you identify to determine the precise location for your incision?

Answer 1

1. Draw a line at the inferior border of the mandible: This defines the upper boundary of the surgical field and helps align with the natural curvature of the chin.

Question 2

2) Instructor: what’s next?

Answer 2

2. Identify and mark the midline:
   Locate the mandible midline and extend a vertical line down the center of the neck. This ensures lateral symmetry during the procedure.

Question 3

3) Instructor: what’s next?

Answer 3

3. Search and mark the thyroid notch:
   Palpate the V-shaped cartilage at the upper part of the larynx, ensuring alignment with the hyoid bone above it.

Question 4

4) Instructor: what’s next?

Answer 4

4. Identify and mark the hyoid bone:
   Palpate just above the thyroid notch to locate the hyoid bone a mobile a U-shaped structure. Mark its approximate center to guide vertical positioning.

Question 5

5) Trainee: what’s next?

Answer 5

5. Mark the incision site:
   Position the incision line 1 cm above the hyoid bone, ensuring a 6 cm length. Center it on the midline, extending 3 cm on either side.