Cervical Viscera Flashcards
Three structures that are found in the Endocrine layer of the cervical viscera
Thyroid gland, Parathyroid gland, Thymus
3 layers of the Cervical Viscera?
Superficial (endocrine layer), Middle (respiratory layer), Deep (alimentary layer)
Two structures found in the middle or respiratory layer of the cervical viscera?
Larynx and Trachea
What two structures are in the deep or alimentary layer
Pharynx and Esophagus
What two arteries supply blood to the Thyroid Gland?
Superior Thyroid Artery and Inferior Thyroid Artery
Three veins that drain the Thyroid gland
Superior, Middle and Inferior thyroid veins
Which is the largest endocrine gland?
Thyroid gland
In comparison to the thyroid and parathyroid glands, where is the trachea?
Lies deep (behind) behind the thyroid and parathyroid
How many parathyroid glands are there per side?
2 per side, 4 total. Superior and Inferior
What color are the parathyroid glands during life?
Yellowish brown