Head, Neck And Neuroanatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Major veins in head and neck
A
Internal and External jugular
2
Q
Major arteries in head and neck
A
Internal carotid External carotid artery Common carotid artery Inferior thyroid artery Vertebral artery Thyrocervical trunk Subclavian artery Internal thoracic artery
3
Q
Where does the carotid artery bifurcate?
A
On level of superior border of thyroid cartilage
4
Q
What occurs due to atheroma in site of bifurcation of carotid?
A
Can form an embolus or clot causing a TIA/ stroke
5
Q
What is the danger triangle of face?
A
Site where infections can spread to the venous system via the dural sinuses
6
Q
What do carotid sinuses do?
A
Detect changes in arterial blood pressure
7
Q
What does the carotid body do?
A
Detects arterial blood pressure
8
Q
What is in the cavernous sinus?
A
Internal carotid artery CN III occumotor CNIV trochlear nerve CNVI abducent CNV1 ophthalmic CNV2- maxillary
9
Q
Branches of the external carotid
A
Superior thyroid artery Lingual artery Facial artery Occipital artery Ascending pahargeal vein
10
Q
Layers of the scalp
A
Skin Connective tissue (dense) Aponeurosis Loose connective tissue Periosteum
