neck Flashcards
what is congential torticolllis caused by
Fibrous tissue tumor in the SCM
what is a symptom of spasomdic toricolis
involuntray shifting of the head, elevated shoulders
where is the axillary sheath derived from
Prevertebral fascia
what does the axilary sheayh enclosed
axillary vessels and brachial plexus
where does the common carotid artery arise from
left
; arch of the aorta: brachiocephalic trunk
right
where does the carotid triangle lie
posterior to the hyoid bone
sub occipital muscles are deep to where?
sternocleidomastoid trapezius, splenius and semispinalis nuscles
action of the sub occpital muscles
extend and rotate the head
origin of rectus capitis poserior major
c2 vertebrae
insertion of rectus capitis posterior
lateral part of the inferior nuchal line
what is the carotid body innervated by
CN IX
where does the external carotid artery begin
superior border of the thyroid
anterior branches odf external carotid artery
Superior thyroid artery, lingual artery, facial artery
path of the caeotid artery
through carotid canal to the brain
action of the iferior petrosal sinus
assists in draing the cavernous sinus