Dissection 8: Deep Neck Flashcards
1
Q
The sympathetic trunk is positioned directly ________ to the prevertebral muscles and directly ________ to the carotid sheath.
A
anterior and posterior
2
Q
The hypoglossal nerve passes ______ to the internal and external carotid arteries, and _________ to the internal jugular vein.
A
lateral and medial
3
Q
The superior laryngeal nerve passes ______ to the internal and external carotid arteries.
A
medial
4
Q
The glossopharyngeal nerve (and pharyngeal branch of the vagus nerve) passes ________ the internal and external carotid arteries.
A
between