Ch 14 - Head, Face, Neck, And Regional Lymphatics

Question 1

2 major neck muscles

Answer 1

1) Sternomastoid -rotation & flexion
2) trapezius - move shoulders and extend and turn head

Both muscles are innervated by cranial nerve XI (11)

Question 2

If lymph nodes are palpable, document

Answer 2

Location, size, shape, delimitation (discrete or matted together), Mobility, consistency, and tenderness

Question 3

4 areas that nodes are accessible to examine

Answer 3

Head & neck
Arms
Axillae
Inguinal Region