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Clinical and Applied Anatomy of Head and Neck Flashcards

1
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which structure lies immediately posterior to the isthmus of the thyroid gland?

A

trachea

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on an US image, what blood vessels can you see lying lateral to the lobes of the thyroid gland and how might you identify these?

A
  • common carotid artery (rounder, not collapsible)
  • internal jugular vein (oval shaped and collapsible)
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the IJV of which side is preferred for central venous line insertion and why?

A

right side
1. large diameter
2. straighter path to SVC

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