Lecture 1: Triangles of Neck and Larynx (Part 1) Flashcards
Investing Fascia
Most superficial fascial layer. Surrounds entire neck and encloses SCM, Trapezius M., Parotid & Submandibular Glands
Pretracheal Fascia
Located in anterior of neck. Contains infrahyoid M.
Prevertebral fascia
Encloses vertebral column and associates muscles (back muscles)
Retropharyngeal Space
Posterior to Pharynx and esophagus. Permits movement of pharynx, larynx and esophagus during swallowing.
Potential space that surrounds all the neck fascia
What are the landmarks in the neck
Cercal vertebrae C7
Hyoid bone
Thyroid & cricoid cartilages
Clavicle and sternum
Mandible
Where can you find body of hyoid bone?
C3-C4 cerical region
Where does the bifurcation of the common carotid artery take place?
Carotid triangle w/in carotid sheath
Where is the cricoid cartilage located?
Vertebral Level of C6
Where is the superior end of the trachea?
Right below cricoid cartilage, Boundary of C5/C6
What divides the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck?
Sternocleidomastoid Muscle (SCM)
What are the boundaries of the anterior triangle?
- Midline of Neck
- SCM Muscle
- Lower border of mandible
What are the boundaries of the posterior triangle?
- SCM Muscle
- Trapezius Muscle
- Clavicle
What is another name for the posterior triangle?
Lateral Cervical Region
In the posterior triangle, what is the floor covered by?
Prevertebral layer of deep fascia
What are the muscles of the posterior triangle?
Splenius Capitis Muscle
Levator Scapulae Muscle
Posterior Scalene Muscle
Middle Scalene Muscle
Anterior Scalene Muscle
Inferior Belly of Omohyoid Muscle
What arteries can you find in the posterior triangle?
Subclavian Artery - divided by anterior scalene
Part 1: medial to anterior scalene
- Vertebral Artery
- Internal Thoracic Artery
- Thyrocervical Trunk
- Inferior Thyroid Artery
* Ascending Cervical A. - Transverse Cervical Artery
- Superificial
- Deep (can be Dorsal Scapular)
- Suprascapular Artery
Part 2: behind anterior scalene
- Costocervical Trunk
- Deep Cervical Artery
- Supreme Intercostal Artery
Part 3: lateral to anterior scalene
- Dorsal Scapular Artery
On which side of the body will you find the brachiocephalic trunk?
Right Side
What does the Transverse Cervical Artery run across of?
Runs superficially and laterally across the phrenic nerve and anterior scalene muscle
*Branch of Thyrocervical Trunk
What does the Suprascapular Artery run across of?
Passes inferolaterally across the anterior scalene muscle and phrenic nerve
*Runs with Suprascapular Nerve (Brachial Plexus)
*Branch of Thyrocervical Trunk
What two veins make up the External Jugular Vein?
What muscle is posterior to this vein?
Posterior Auricular Vein and Retromandibular Vein
Anterior to the SCM Muscle
What should you be concerned about if you can see the External Jugular Vein?
Increased venous pressure due to:
Heart Failure
Obstruction to Superior Vena Cava
What two veins combine at a spot where the lymphatics drain?
What vein does it form?
Internal Jugular Vein and Subclavian Vein form Brachiocephalic Vein
- Right Side: Right Lymphatic Duct*
- Left Side: Thoracic Duct*
What is important about Subclavian Vein?
Can insert central lines
What are the four nerves of the cervical plexus that provide cutaneous sensation?
- Lesser Occipital Nerve
- Greater Auricular Nerve
- Transverse Cervical Nerve
- Supraclavicular Nerve