Neck Flashcards
1
Q
External jugular vein formed by?
A
Posterior branch of retromandibular vein and posterior auricular vein
2
Q
Tributaries of external jugular vein
A
Anterior jugular vein
Suprascapular vein
Transverse cervical vein
3
Q
Applied anatomy of external jugular vein
A
Air embolism
If vein is cut an inch above the clavicle then the lumen is left open and air is sucked into the lumen which results in air embolism which can lead to death
It is used to measure pressure in right atrium
4
Q
Layers of deep cervical fascia
A
Investing
Pretrachial
Prevertebral
5
Q
Attachments of investing layer
A
Anterior- hyoid bone Symphysis menti Oblique line of thyroid cartilage Posterior - ligamentum nuchae Spine of 7th cervical vertebrae Superior - external occipital protuberance Superior nuchal line Mastoid process Base of mandible Inferiorly- spine of scapula Acromion process of scapula Clavicle Manubrium sterni