Anatomical Locations Flashcards
The sternal angle (manubriosternal) is at the level of?
At the level of T4-T5, the second rib inserts here.
The top of the manubrim (suprasternal notch) is at the level of?
T2-T3
What are the other important landmarks that are at the Sternal Angle? T4-T5
- The second rib inserts here
- It separates the superior and inferior mediastinum
- it is the superior limit of the pericadium
- it is where the arch of the aorta begins
- It is where the superior vena cava begins to enter the right atrium - Central venous pressure determinant
- It is at the level of the tracheal bifurcation = carina
- it is the superior limit of the pulmonary trunk.
When the mouth is wide open, looking straight back you are looking at what?
C2 vertebra
The hard palate is at the level of what?
Foramen magnum
the hyoid bone and bifurcation of the common carotid is at what level?
C3-C4
Cricoid cartilage is at the level of? This is the upper end of the trachea and esophagus
c5-c6
What vertebrae is vertebrae prominens?
c7
The suprasternal notch is at the level of?
T1-T2
The angle of louis (sternal angle) is at the same level of?
Carina, beginning of aortic arch, T4-T5 and the 2nd rib costal cartilage.
Repeat card, but in two seperate powerpoints
The platysma muscle is innervated by what?
The cervical branch of facial nerve CN VII
Lymph nodes are found in the posterior triangle. What are the boundaries?
Between the prevertebral fascia and the fascia between the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius muscles
Sentinal lymph nodes, Lymphatics follow?
Lymphatics follow veins
Submental node drains the?
Tip of the tongue, floor of the mouth, and the lower lip
pre-laryngeal node drains the?
Larynx
