Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Boundaries of the posterior triangle of neck
A
Posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
Middle third of the clavicle
Anterior border of trapezius muscle
2
Q
Contents of posterior triangle
A
External jugular vein, subclavian artery and vein, cervical plexus of nerves, trunks of brachial plexus, accessory nerve
3
Q
Boundaries of the anterior triangle of the neck
A
Midline of the neck, inferior border of the mandible, anterior border of sternocleidomastoid
4
Q
Contents of anterior triangle
A
Hyoid bone
Thyroid cartilage
Cricoid cartilage
Cricothyroid space
Jugular notch
Thyroid gland
Trachea
Carotid artery
Internal jugular vein
Lymph nodes