Deep neck structures 2 Flashcards
Where does the cervical plexus lie?
Superficial to the scalenus medius
What covers the cervical plexus?
Sternocleidomasteoid
What does C1 innervate along with the hypoglossal n.?
Geniohyoid and thyrohyoid
What does the C1 give off?
Superior limb of Ansa cervicalis
What does the C2/C3 portion of the ansa cervicalis give rise to?
Transverse cervical nerve
Lesser occipital
Great uricular
What does the spinal accessory nerve join with?
Cranial accessory nerve
What is the posterior boundary of the root of the neck?
Body of T1
Where do the first 2 inter coastal eateries arise from?
Coatocervical trunk of the subclavian artery
Where does the vertebral artery enter after exiting the atlas?
The posterior atlantooccipital membrane
What are the 2 main divisions of the head?
Regional and terminal
What are the regional nodes?
Sunmental
Submandibular
Parotid
Posterior auricular
What does the submental node drain?
Tip of tongue
Chin
Lower lip
What does the parotid gland drain?
Scalp
Auricle
Lateral eyelids
Middle ear
Where do the deep cervical lymph nodes lie?
Beneath the SCM
What are the terminal nodes?
Deep cervical nodes