Anterior Triangle Of The Neck 2: Carotid Triangle And Neurovascular Structures

Question 1

Describe fully, the form, position and contents of the carotid sheath including the common and internal carotid arteries, internal Jugular vein and Vagus nerve

Question 2

Describe the position, nerve supply and functions of the carotid body and the carotid sinus

Question 3

Describe briefly, the origin, course and distribution of the external carotid artery and its following branches:
. Superior thyroid Artery
. Ascending pharyngeal artery
. Lingual artery
. Facial artery
. Occipital artery
. Posterior auricular artery
. Superficial temporal artery (terminal branch)
. Maxillary artery (terminal branch)

Question 4

Describe the origin, course and drainage of the internal, external and anterior jugular veins

Question 5

Describe briefly the general course and distribution of the last 4 cranial nerves:
. Glossopharyngeal (IX)
. Vagus (X)
. Spinal accessory nerve (XI)
. Hypoglossal nerve (XII)

Question 6

Describe briefly the course of other prominent nerves in the neck