Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Contents of the carotid sheath
A
Lateral - IJV
Medial - common and internal carotid artery
Posterior - vagus nerve
2
Q
What level of cervical vertebrae: Hard palate Hyoid Cricoid Esophagus
A
What level of cervical vertebrae: Hard palate C1 Hyoid C3 Cricoid C6 Esophagus C6
3
Q
Anterior triangle of the neck
A
Submental
Digastric
Carotid
Muscular
4
Q
Posterior triangle
A
Supraclavicular
Occipital
5
Q
Blood supply of the thyroid
A
Superior thyroid artery - ECA
Inferior thyroid artery - Thyrocervical trunk
venous drainage:
Superior thyroid - IJV
Middle thyroid - IJV
inferior thyroid - brachiocephalic