H&N

Question 1

Whats the name of the spot that will decrease you pulse if you massage it?

Answer 1

carotid sinus and its located on the superior border of the Thyroid Cartilage

Question 2

whats the name of the external carotid A branches (top to bottom)

Answer 2

Superficial temporal A, Maxilar A, Posterior Auricular A, Occipital A, Facial A, Lingual A, Ascending pharyngeal A, Superior thyroid A,

Question 3

where does the vetebral A enter the Vetebral body

Answer 3

C6 and it forms the basilar artery which climbes superiorly along clivus

Question 4

important muscles in the neck

Answer 4

SCM (Sternocleidomastoid), Temporalis, Masseter, Media Pterygoid, lateral Pterygoid,

Question 5

Whats the function of the Parotids

Answer 5

creates salvary

Question 6

where are the parotids situated

Answer 6

at the end of the jaw, and opens up opposite of the upper 2nd molar tooth

Question 7

dose levels for parotid

Answer 7

mean <=24Gy

Question 8

Describe the Pharynx (top to bottom)

Answer 8

Nasal cavity ->Nasopharynx
Oral Cavity -> Oropharynx
Larynx ->Hypopharynx