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1
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superior boundary of the neck

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inferior border of mandible and C1

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inferior boundary of the neck

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transverse plane from manubrium to C7 spinous process

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3
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conduit for structures passing between the head and the trunk, WEAKEST PART OF THE BODY

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neck

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4
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only bone that does not articulate with other bones

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hyoid bone

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5
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3 parts of the hyoid bone

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body
greater horn
lesser horn

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6
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half ring cartilage

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thyroid cartilage

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7
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adam’s apple

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laryngeal prominence

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8
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lamina degree angle range on thyroid cartilage

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90-120 degrees

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9
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only bone in the neck that is a part of the appendicular skeleton

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clavicles

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10
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bones in the neck

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cervical vertebrae
hyoid bone
manubrium
clavicles

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11
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vertebral level of the hyoid bone

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C3-C4

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12
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serves an as attachment for anterior neck muscles and a prop to keep the airway open

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hyoid bone

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13
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full ring cartilage, thicker and stronger, has facets to articulate with other cartilages

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cricoid

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14
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only complete ring of cartilage to encircle any part of the airway

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cricoid cartilage

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15
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type of cartilage that articulates with the superior facets of cricoid cartilage, apex and vocal process

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arytenoid cartilage

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16
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type of cartilage + structure that articulates with the inferior facets of cricoid cartilage

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thyroid cartilage inferior horn

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17
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tracheostomy entry point

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under the laryngeal prominence, between the first and second tracheal rings

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18
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a transverse incision through the skin of the neck and anterior wall of the trachea to establish an airway in patients with upper airway obstruction or respiratory failure

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tracheostomy

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19
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cartilage located in the folds of the epiglottis

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cuneiform cartilage

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20
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3 other types of cartilage

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arytenoids
corniculate
cuneiform

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21
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leaf like elastic cartilage

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epiglottis

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22
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main type of cartilage in the body (except epiglottis)

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hyaline

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23
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2 main functions of the epiglottis

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depress and elevate

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24
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epiglottis depression

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swallowing reflex

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25
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epiglottis elevation

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breath and voice

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26
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superior border of the anterior triangle

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mandibular inferior edge

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27
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anterior border of the anterior triangle

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midline of the neck (mandibular symphysis to jugular notch)

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28
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inferior border of the anterior triangle

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anterior border of SCM muscle

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29
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4 subdivisions of the anterior triangle

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submandibular triangle
submental triangle
carotid triangle
muscular triangle

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30
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triangle for palpation of carotid pulse

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carotid triangle

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31
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anterior border of the posterior triangle

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posterior border of SCM muscle

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32
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inferior border of the posterior triangle

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clavicle

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33
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posterior border of the posterior triangle

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anterior border of the upper trapezius muscle

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34
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superficial fascia

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platysma

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35
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four compartments of deep fascia

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investing
visceral
carotid
vertebral

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36
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fascia that wraps around superficial neck muscles and the whole neck

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investing fascia

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37
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fascial that covers neck visceral organs

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visceral fascia

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38
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fascia that covers the neuromuscular structures

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carotid fascia

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39
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fascia that covers intrinsic neck muscles

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vertebral fascia

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40
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functions of fascia

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protects structures
prevents the spread of infection
allows free motion of the neck during swallowing and turning

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41
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fascia spaces lead to which area of the thoracic cavity

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mediastinum

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42
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retropharyngeal space

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danger space of fascia

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43
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2 divisions of cervical plexus

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muscular and cutaneous

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44
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motor innervation of infrahyoid neck muscles

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ansa cervicalis

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45
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superior root of ansa cervicalis

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C1 through hypoglossal nerve

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46
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inferior root of ansa cervicalis

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C2-C3

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47
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cervical plexus: ventral or dorsal?

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all ventral rami

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48
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nerve in the cervical plexus that has somatic and visceral sensory components

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phrenic nerve C3-C5

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49
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1st branch off external carotid artery

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superior thyroid artery

50
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1st branch off internal carotid artery

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ophthalmic artery

51
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dural venous system

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superficial vein drains into internal jugular vein

52
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vein at posterior mandibular angle, superficial to the SCM muscle, and drains into subclavian vein

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external jugular vein

53
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brachiocephalic veins

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internal jugular vein and subclavian vein

54
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veins that drain 25% of lymph from the body

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right subclavian vein/internal jugular vein angle

55
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veins that drain 75% of lymph from the body

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left subclavian vein/internal jugular vein angle

56
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superficial fascia compartment muscle

57
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investing fascia compartment muscle

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sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

58
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unilateral impairment of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM), tightness of same side or weakness of contralateral side

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torticolis

59
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4 suprahyoid muscles of the investing fascia compartment

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stylohyoid
digastric
mylohyoid
geniohyoid

60
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muscle deep to the mylohyoid

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geniohyoid

61
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4 infrahyoid muscles of the investing fascia compartment

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sternohyoid
sternothyroid
omohyoid
thyrohyoid

62
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function of the thoracic duct

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lymphatic drainage

63
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where does the thoracic duct drain its contents into the blood circulating system?

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left subclavian vein

64
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a group of disorders that occur when blood vessels or nerves in the space between your clavicle and your first rib are compressed

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thoracic outlet syndrome

65
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thoracic outlet

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between clavicle and 1st rib

66
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boundary of carotid sheath

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base of skull to 1st rib/sternum

67
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cranial nerve that delivers C1 motor component

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hypoglossal

68
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2 muscles that receive C1 motor component from the hypoglossal nerve

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geniohyoid (suprahyoid muscle) and thyrohyoid (infrahyoid muscle)

69
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2 glands in the superficial layer of the visceral fascia compartment

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thyroid gland and parathyroid gland

70
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endocrine organ that secretes thyroid hormone, left and right lobes

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thyroid gland

71
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function of thyroid hormone

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regulate metabolism

72
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thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone, increases metabolism, thin and hot

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hyperthyroidism

73
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thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone, decreases metabolism, fat and cold

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hypothyroidism

74
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imbedded in superior and inferior poles of each lobe of the thyroid gland (4), secretes parathyroid hormone

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parathyroid gland

75
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function of parathyroid hormone

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regulate calcium level in the blood

76
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bone degradation, bone density is lower than usual for their age

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osteopenia

77
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bone degradation, a more severe case of bone loss that weakens the bones and makes them more likely to fracture

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osteoporosis

78
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function of calcium

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absorption,

79
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occurs when you have a buildup of excess calcium in your body

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calcification

80
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inferior thyroid artery is a branch from which artery?

A

thyrocervical trunk

81
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superior thyroid artery is a branch from which artery?

A

external carotid artery

82
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which arteries provide blood supply to the thyroid and parathyroid glands?

A

superior and inferior thyroid arteries `

83
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artery that occasionally (10%) sends one branch to the isthmus of the thyroid gland

84
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superior and middle thyroid veins drain into which vein?

A

internal jugular vein

85
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inferior thyroid vein drains into which vein?

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left brachiocephalic vein

86
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visceral sensory innervation of the thyroid and parathyroid glands

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superior laryngeal nerve from cranial nerve X (vagus nerve)

87
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is the superior laryngeal nerve myelinated or unmyelinated?

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myelinated

88
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visceral motor innervation of the thyroid and parathyroid glands

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unmyelinated, postganglionic axons

89
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visceral motor - sympathetic innervation for the thyroid and parathyroid glands

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middle cervical ganglia

90
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function of the middle cervical ganglia (hormones)

A

decrease thyroid hormone release
increase parathyroid hormone release

91
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visceral motor - parasympathetic innervation for the thyroid and parathyroid glands

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superior laryngeal nerve

92
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function of the middle cervical ganglia (hormones)

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increase thyroid hormone release

93
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type of muscle in the larynx

94
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type of muscle in the trachea

95
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innervation in the larynx

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somatic motor by vagus nerve, voluntary control

96
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functions of the larynx

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respiration and speech

97
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innervation of the trachea

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visceral motor by vagus nerve, involuntary control (parasympathetic)

98
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division line of somatic vs visceral

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cricoid cartilage

99
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muscle covering in the larynx to create the vocal folds

100
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intrinsic muscles of the larynx are all innervated by what nerve?

A

recurrent laryngeal nerve of CN X

101
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2 arteries that supply the larynx and trachea

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superior and inferior thyroid arteries

102
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2 veins that drain the larynx and trachea

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superior and inferior laryngeal veins

103
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the superior laryngeal vein drains to which vein?

A

superior thyroid vein

104
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the inferior laryngeal vein drains to which vein?

A

inferior thyroid vein

105
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2 organs in the middle layer of the visceral/somatic compartment

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larynx and trachea

106
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region of the pharynx for respiration

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nasopharynx

107
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region of the pharynx for digestion, posterior 1/3 of the tongue

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oropharynx

108
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region of the pharynx for respiration and digestion

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laryngopharynx

109
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region of the pharynx below coracoid cartilage

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laryngopharynx

110
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2 organs in the deep layer of the visceral/somatic compartment

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pharynx and esophagus

111
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extrinsic muscles of the pharynx all merge together where?

A

posteriorly

112
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functions of the extrinsic pharynx muscles

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constrict/narrow wall of pharynx during swallowing

113
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innervation of the extrinsic pharynx muscles

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vagus nerve

114
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only skeletal muscle that is innervated by the cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal nerve)

A

stylopharyngeus (pharynx intrinsic muscle)

115
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2 pharynx intrinsic muscles innervated by the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X)

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palatopharygeus
salpingopharyngeus

116
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function of pharynx intrinsic muscles

A

elevate the larynx and pharynx during swallowing

117
Q

vomiting when eating possibly dangerous food

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gag reflex

118
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afferent nerve of gag reflex

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cranial nerve 9 (glossopharyngeal)

119
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efferent nerve of gag reflex

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cranial nerve X (vagus nerve)

120
Q

continuous to the pharynx, INFERIOR BORDER OF CRICOID CARTILAGE

121
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vertebral level of esophageal hiatus

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