Head/neck anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What cavity surrounds the lungs?
A
Pleural cavity
2
Q
What cavity surrounds the heart?
A
Pericardial
3
Q
What serous membrane lines the abdominal cavity and some organs?
A
Peritoneum
4
Q
Name the 3 sections of the pharynx
A
Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, laryngopharynx
5
Q
The neck has posterior and anterior triangles. What muscle are they connected to?
A
sternocleidomastoid muscle
6
Q
Name the 2 lymph nodes around the ear
A
Pre-auricular and post-auricular
7
Q
Name the lymph node at the base of the skull
A
Occipital nodes
8
Q
What are the lymph nodes underneath your chin?
A
Submental nodes
9
Q
What are the lymph nodes on the base of your jaw, past the chin
A
submandibular nodes
