Head, Neck, & TMJ (2) Flashcards
Provides continuity and extends anteriorly and posteriorly
Neck
Posterior Rami of C2-C5 and Anterior Rami of C2-C4
Cutaneous Nerves
4 Compartments of the Neck
Visceral, Vertebral, and 2 Vascular Compartments
What is the central of the neck?
Respiratory System (Larynx and Trachea)
What is behind the neck?
Alimentary System (Pharynx and Essophagus)
What are in the sides of the neck?
Carotid Arteries, Internal Jugular, Vagus Nerve, and Deep cervical lymph nodes
Atypical vertebrae of the neck
Atlas, Axis, C7
Typical vertebrae of the neck
C3-6
Mobile single bone found in the midline of the neck
Hyoid Bone
What attaches the hyoid bone to the skull
Stylohyoid Ligament
What attaches the hyoid bone to the thyroid cartilage
Thyrohyoid membrane
Suprahyoid Muscles of the neck
Digastric, Geniohyoid, Stylohyoid, Mylohyoid
Infrahyoid Muscles of the neck
Thyrohyoid, Sternohyoid, Sternothyroid, Omohyoid, Pharyngeal Constrictor
Elevates and maintains hyoid; depresses the mandible
Digastric
Pulls hyoid bone superiorly and anteriorly
Geniohyoid