Exam 2 - Chpt 13 Flashcards
8 cranial bones
ethmoid spenoid frontal parietal temporal occipital
Where are the parotid glands?
over mandible, in front of and below the ear
largest gland
parotid
where are the submandibular glands located?
beneath mandible at angle of jaw
where are the sublingual glands located?
floor of mouth
how many vertebrae does the neck have?
7
C 1 is the …
atlas carries the skull
C 2 axis allows
movement of the head
C 4, 5, 6 allows
greatest mobility
C 7 has the
largest spinous process
primary muscles of the neck
sternocleidomastoid
trapezius
form the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck
sternocleidomastoid muscles are innervated by which cranial nerve?
CN XI
gland part of the endocrine system
thyroid
where is the thyroid gland?
anterior portion of neck
lies of trachea
trachea is aka the
windpipe
role of lymph nodes
to drain
lymph nodes location
pre, post auricular occipital submental submandibular retropharyngeal/tonsillar anterior, superficial cervical posterior, deep cervical supraclavicular
stressors can result in
HA neck pain mouth ulcers TMJ tics (involuntary muscle movement) hair twisting, pulling lip biting excessive blinking
subjective health hx - lymphatics
neck pain lumps, swelling HA head injury dizziness Hx of head, neck surgery
when a pt has hyperthyroidism, is the gland palpated?
no - can release additional hormones
which lymph node should you begin with when palpating?
preauricular
documentation must include…
location color texture size tenderness other descriptors as necessary
increased cortisol levels
Cushing syndrome
s/sx of Cushing syndrome
round, moonlike face
red cheeks
Hirsutism
Striae
Bell’s palsy effects which CN?
CN VII
sudden, temporary
FAST
facial drooping
arm weakness
speech difficulty
time - call 911
Parkinson’s causes which facial expression?
masked