Introduction to the Neck

Question 1

Supra

Answer 1

Above

Question 2

Infra

Answer 2

Below

Question 3

Scalene

Answer 3

Triangle

Question 4

Omo-

Answer 4

Shoulder

Question 5

Jugular

Answer 5

Throat Region

Question 6

Hyoid Bone and Vertebral Level

Answer 6

C3/4

Question 7

Which vertebra really sticks out of the back of the neck

Answer 7

Vertebra C7

Question 8

Appendicular vs Axial Skeleton

Answer 8

Question 9

Transverse Ligament

Answer 9

Question 10

Answer 10

1: Hyoid Bone
2: Thyroid Cartilage (Notice the horns for attachment)
3: Cricoid Cartilage
4: Thyroid
5: Trachea

Question 11

Tracheostomy vs Chricothyroidotomy

Answer 11

Tracheostomy (Between 2nd and 3rd Tracheal rings) is more long-term and done in an OR

Cricothyroidotomy (through cricothyroid membrane) is usually for emergencies

Question 12

Suprahyoid Muscles

Answer 12

Di-gastric (two parts)
Stylohyoid (Styloid process and hyoid bone)
Mylohyoid
Geniohyoid

Question 13

Infrahyoid Muscles

Answer 13

Omohyoid (Shoulder) - Hyoid to scapula
Thyrohyoid
Sternothyoroid
Sternohyoid

**Strap muscles

Question 14

Compare superficiality and depth of arteries vs veins

Answer 14

Arteries are usually deeper while veins can be superficial or deep

Question 15

Arteries in the neck

Answer 15

Common Carotid
Internal Carotid
External Carotid

Question 16

Vertebral Artery

Answer 16

Branch of subclavian artery

The artery that goes through the vertebrae

Question 17

External Carotid Artery

Answer 17

Provides vasculature for outside of head - that artery on your temples

Question 18

Internal Carotid Artery

Answer 18

Provides arteries for your brain

Question 19

Thyrocervical Trunk

Answer 19

Supplies the thyroid and up to the cervical part of the neck

Question 20

Origin of Internal Thoracic Artery

Answer 20

Subclavian Artery

Question 21

Sternocleidomastoid

Answer 21

Question 22

When is the subclavian artery renamed to become the axillary artery

Answer 22

Lateral border of the first rib

Question 23

What does the brachiocephalic vein form

Answer 23

SVC

Question 24

Veins of the neck

Answer 24

Internal Jugular Vein
External Jugular Vein
Anterior Jugular Vein

Question 25

Internal Jugular Vein

Answer 25

The big fat vein that goes alongside the inside of the neck

Question 26

External Jugular Vein

Answer 26

The thinner vein that is more lateral to the neck

Drains into subclavian vein

Question 27

Anterior Jugular Vein

Answer 27

Right at the front

Question 28

Answer 28

X: Vertebral Vein
Y: Subclavian Vein

Question 29

Brachial Plexus Nerves

Answer 29

Nerves in the shoulder that carries movement and sensory signals from the spinal cord to the arms and hands