Endocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Which branch of RLN is sensory?
A
Posterior
2
Q
What are anatomical landmarks for identification of the RLN?
A
- tracheooesophageal groove
- behind tubercule of zuckerkandl
- posterior to ligament of Berry as it enters larynx
3
Q
What is Erb’s point
A
Four nerves that diverge from Erb’s point are:
lesser occipital nerve
greater auricular nerve
transverse cervical nerve
supraclavicular nerves
4
Q
What are the types of papillary thyroid cancer?
A
Classical
Follicular
Tall cell
