NECK 2 Flashcards

1
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WHAT NERVE RUNS CLOSE TO THE THYROID GLAND AND THE INFERIOR THYROID VEINS AND IS AT RISK DURING SURGERY IN THIS AREA

A

left and right recurrent laryngeal nerves
branch of vagus nerve on respective sides
right more at risk

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2
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SYMPTOMS OF DAMAGE TO RECURRENT LARYNGEAL NERVE

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Aphonia and hoarseness

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WHAT LIGAMENT IS A KEY FEATURE DURING AN EMERGENCY UPPER AIRWAY SITUATION

A

cricothyroid
connects cricoid and thyroid cartilages

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4
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WHERE DOES THE CAROTID SHEATH RUN FROM AND TO

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from the foramen of the carotid canal to the aortic arch

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5
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WHAT VEINS JOIN TO FORM THE EJV

A

posterior retromandibular and posterior auricular

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6
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BOUNDARIES OF THE ROOT OF THE NECK

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anterior:
manubrium and clavicle
posterior: body of T1, supeiror margin of scapula and coracoid process
lateral: first pair of ribs and costal cartilages
inferior: superior thoracic aperture

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7
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INFERIOR THYROID ARTERY

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branch of thyrocervical trunk which is a branch of the 1st part of the subclavian artery
is the primary visceral artery of the neck supplying thyroid, trachea, oesophagus, larynx, parathyroids

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8
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FUNCTION OF PREVERTEBRALS

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flex head and neck with exception of levator scapulae

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