Lecture 1: Triangles of Neck and Larynx (Part 2) Flashcards
What important structures are found in the Thoracic Inlet/Outlet?
- APEX OF LUNGS
- Subclavian Artery and Vein
- Brachial Plexus
- Thoracic Duct
- Esophagus
- Trachea
Where is the pretracheal layer of the deep cervical fascia located?
Anterior region of the neck around the thyroid and trachea
What does the Inferior Laryngeal Artery run with?
Inferior Laryngeal Nerve
In the cervical plexus, what do the superficial and deep branches do?
Superficial: Sensory
Deep: Motor
Where does the Superior Laryngeal Nerve come off of?
Vagus Nerve
Where does the superficial cervical lymph drain to?
External Jugular Vein
Where is the thyroid cartilage located?
C4
Where is the larynx found?
Located at vertebral levels C3-C6
Connected to the pharynx and trachea
What can you find in the aperture of the thyrohyoid membrane?
Internal branch of Superior Laryngeal Nerve
Superior Laryngeal Artery
Where is the recurrent laryngeal nerve on each side of the body?
Right: Around Subclavian Artery
Left: Around Aortic Arch
Where does the Inferior Laryngeal Nerve come off of?
Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve
Where does the superior and middle thyroid veins drain into?
Internal Jugular Vein
What structure allows speech?
Vocal Ligament
What does the prevertebral layer of the deep cervical fascia extend to?
Axillary Sheath
What are the nerve roots for the Cervical Plexus?
C1-C4
Where is the retropharyngeal space?
- Posterior to pharynx
- Buccopharyngeal Fascia is anterior
- Prevertebral fascia is posterior
- Carotid Sheath is lateral
What is the proper name for Adam’s Apple?
Laryngeal Prominence
What is the clinical significance of the left recurrent laryngeal nerve?
During surgery or even an MI, the nerve can be damaged leading to hoarseness.
What are the two main arteries that supply the thyroid?
Where do the arteries come from?
Superior Thyroid Artery from ECA
Inferior Thyroid Artery from Thyrocervical Trunk