(E4) 6 - Fascial Spaces of the Neck Flashcards
Fisher
What is this?
Fascia
What is superficial fascia?
What is deep fascia?
What are the 4 compartments of the fascia in the neck?
Main
Anterior (visceral)
Vascular
Posterior
Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the main compartment
Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the anterior compartment
Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the vascular compartment
Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the posterior compartment
What are the 4 layers of deep fascia?
Is there deep fascia in the face?
No - allows free spread of fluid
What layer is this?
Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia
What is this?
Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical fascia
What is the submandibular fascia?
What is the Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia also known as?
Investing layer of deep cervical fascia
What is the middle laye of deep cervical fascia also known as?
Pretracheal fascia
What are the 3 portions the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia can be divided into?
Muscular Portion
2 Visceral - Pretracheal and Buccopharyngeal
Describe the muscular portion of the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia.
Surrounds the strap muscles (infrahyoid)
Describe the 2 visceral portions of the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia.
What is the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia is also known as?
Prevertebral fascia
What are the 2 layers of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia?
- Prevertebral layer
- Alar fascia
Describe the prevertebral layer of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia.
Describe the alar fascia layer of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia.
Location of the Carotid Sheath and what does it surround?
What are “potential spaces”?
Where does the spread of infections occur in fascial spaces?
What is this?
Hyoid bone
What are the division of spaces in relation to the hyoid bone?
Classification of spaces in dentistry: Describe Primary
Classification of spaces in dentistry: Describe Secondary
Location of the Submandibular Space
Direct Communication of the Submandibular space
What are the primary mandibular spaces?
Submandibular space
Sublingual space
Contents of the Submandibular space.
- Submandibular gland
- Anterior digastric m.
What space is this?
Submandibular space
Location of the sublingual space
Contents of the sublingual space
What is in direct communication with the sublingual space?
What space is this?
Sublingual space
Location of Submandibular Gland Space
Does the Submandibular Gland Space have any direct communication?
No
Describe infection manifestation in the Submandibular Gland Space
What kind of space is the masticator space?
Secondary
Location of the Masticator Space
What is the Masticator Space in direct communication with?
Subdivisions of the Masticator Space
Contents of the Masticator Space
What space is this?
Masticator Space
What type of space is the parotid gland space?
Secondary space
Location of the parotid gland space
Does the parotid gland space have direct communication?
No
Describe infections in the parotid gland space
What type of space is the Lateral Pharyngeal Space?
Secondary
Location of the Lateral Pharyngeal Space
What is another name for the Lateral Pharyngeal Space?
Parapharyngeal space
What is the Lateral Pharyngeal Space in direct communication with?
Describe infection in the Lateral Pharyngeal Space
Superficial Space - Describe Location, Direct Communication and Infections
Prevertebral Space - Describe Type, Location, Direct Communication, and Infection
Retropharyngeal Space - Type, Alternate Name, Location, Communication
Describe Infections to the Retropharyngeal Space
“Danger Space” - Describe the Location, Direct Communication, and Infection
Spread of Infections - Common Sources
Spread of Infections - Routes of Spread
Spread of Infections - Treatment
Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Characterization
Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Origin
Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Progression
Describe a Periodontal Abscess
Pericoronitis - Characterization
Cause of Pericoronitis
Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the submental lymph nodes?
Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the submandibular lymph nodes?
Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the deep cervical lymph nodes?
Spread of Infections via Vasculature - Describe Cellulitis
Spread of Infections via Vasculature - Describe the path of spread
Ludwig’s Angina - Characterization
Ludwig’s Angina - Origin of Infection
Ludwig’s Angina - Spread and Complications
Spread of Infection via Fascial Planes - Describe Mediastinitis/Pericarditis
