neck Flashcards
where is the retropharyngeal space?
between the buccopharyngeal and prevertebral fascia
name the neck fascias
investing buccopharyngeal prevertebral carotid sheaths pretracheal
where does the retropharyngeal space extend to
base of skull, behind heart to the diapragm
where is the pretracheal space
neck to sup mediastinum
where is the post triangle
between trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
what 3 landmarks are found below the ear
transverse process of the atlas
mastoid process
styloid process
what muscle is found within the posterior triangle
scalenus anterior
what gland overlies the transverse process of atlas
parotid gland
where is the external jugular vein
behind the angle of the mandible to mid clavicle
superficial to sternocleidomastoid
pierces the investing fascia
where does the common carotid bifurcate
c3/4
upper edge of thyroid cartilage
where does the common carotid enter the neck
sternoclavicular joint
where is the superficial temporal artery palpated
anterior to the ear
where is the facial artery palpated
mandible, anterior to masseter muscle
where is the int jugular vein found
deep to sternocleidomastoid
superficial to carotids
sternoclavicular joint to TP atlas
initially post to int carotid
then lateral
then anterior at its termination
where does the IJV exit the skull
jugular foramen
posterior to the internal carotid artery
