Neck Flashcards
Where is the pharynx and what are the four portions
It extends from the skull to C6
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx, retropharyngeal space
Which is anterior the trachea or the esophagus
Trachea and usually appears dark because of air
Thick muscular tube that extends from pharynx to the stomach. Situated midline between the trachea and vertebral bodies
The esophagus
What is the continuation of the larynx it originates at C6 and extends to T5. Common carotid artery’s in lobes of the thyroid Lie lateral to it
Trachea
What are the three pairs of salivary glands and which is the largest?
Parotid, submandibular, sub lingual
Parotid is the largest
What ducts go with which salivary gland?
Parotid is stensens duct
Submandibular is whartons duct
Sublingual are rivinus duct
The left and right lobes of the thyroid gland are connected by what?
Isthmus
Lobes are lateral to lower larynx
How many lymph nodes are located on each side of the neck and what are they do?
75 on each side of the neck and they carry fluid from interstitial spaces
What is the region of interest for a neck protocol
Pituitary to apices
What are some indication examples for MRI of the neck
Staging carcinoma investigating of masses.
A parotid cyst thyroid cyst are two common
What is a neck protocol
Axial T-2 FS
Axial T-1
Coronal T-1
Post contrast—
Axial T-1 FS
Coronal T-1 FS
