HNS 3-ordered Flashcards
Give the details of the composition of the different compartments of the neck, in a cross sectional view.(10)
pg 1
State vertebral levels of important structures in the neck(4)
pg 2
Sketch the thoracic inlet to show the relations of the following structures at the neck-chest interface: 1st thoracic vertebra, 1st ribs and cartilages, manubrium, pleura and lungs, oesophagus, trachea, brachiocephalic veins, vagus nerves, brachiocephalic artery, left common carotid and subclavian arteries, sympathetic trunks, left recurrent laryngeal nerve, phrenic nerves(5)
pg 2
- Define the boundaries of the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck, and give the details of the muscles and bones that you find in these areas of the neck, giving insertoions , origins , innervation anf cuntion where rekevant.
- Identify the infrahyoid (strap) muscles, mylohyoid and the digastric muscle in a necessary diagram(on netters of course.(31)
pg 2
Describe (and explain where relevant the origin, course and function of the phrenic and spinal accessory nerves(10)
pg 6
Demonstrate the technique for palpation of the cervical lymph nodes and define their field of drainage, with information of location and arteries they are associated with.explain the different things that happen when there is a problem(14)
pg 7
- Demonstrate the courses of the the subclavian artery, wit info on positioning and all that,describe the pathways of the carotid arteries.
- Locate the carotid pulse and explain the main uses of this central pulse(20)
pg 8
- Describe, the position and key relations of the subclavian artery (done above) and vein, and brachial plexus
- Demonstrate on the living subject and on suitable prosections the position of the roots and trunks of the brachial plexus(12)
pg 9
Explain the uses of central venous lines and indicate the landmarks for insertion of a central line into the internal jugular vein(10)
pg 11
- List the possible complications of insertion of central venous lines(3)
pg 12
