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Gross anatomy module 3 > Neck region > Flashcards

Neck region Flashcards

1
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Boundaries of Neck region?

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Mandible, Superior Nuchal line (posterior), Top of sternum and along clavicle. Spinous process of C7

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Superior Thoracic aperture opens directly into the

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base of the neck

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3
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Axillary inlet, on each side of the superior thoracic aperture opens to the

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upper limb

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4
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How is it that there are 7 cervical vertebra and 8 cervical spinal nerves?

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C1 nerve enters above C1 vertebra and C8 exits below C7

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5
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What are the typical cervical vertebrae?

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C3-C6

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What are the general characteristics of typical vertebrae?

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Small body, large vertebral foramen (often triangular) transverse foramen, Bifid spinous process

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7
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Atypical cervical vertebrae?

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C7, C1, C2

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8
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What is C7 also called and why?

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It is called vertebra prominens because it has a long non bifid spinous process. It also has the smallest transverse

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What is C1 called?

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The atlas

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10
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What joint does the Atlas make?

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atlanto occipital joint

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11
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Describe the structure of the Atlas

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Lacks a body, lacks a spinous process

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12
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What is the function of the Atlas?

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Allows for flexion and extension and some lateral flexion. Anterior and posterior atlanto occipital membranes provide broad support and limit excessive movement

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13
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What is C2 called

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The Axis

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14
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The AXIS forms the ________ joint with C1

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atlantoaxial joint

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15
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how many articulations does the axis have with the atlas?

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three

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16
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what are the structures of the axis?

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has a body
Bifid spinous process
the Dens (odontoid process)

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17
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what is the function of the axis?

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rotation between C1 and C2

Strong ligaments hold it in place

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18
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Where are the alar ligaments ?

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from the side of the dens to the foramen magnum

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19
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Where is the transverse ligament of C1 and C2

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extends between tubercles in medial aspect of C1 vertebra

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20
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Where is the cruciate ligament at C1 and C2

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it is formed by a transverse ligament and its superior and inferior extensions between C2 and C1

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21
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At what level is the hyoid bone?

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C3

22
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Does the Hyoid bone have bony articulation?

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no it is surrounded by muscles and ligaments, the stylohyoid ligament, and is bound to the thyroid cartilage by thyrohyoid membrane

23
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At what level are the laryngeal cartilages? What is their function, how many are there?

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C3-C6 level
they guard the air passages and are involved in voice production
there are NINE of them

24
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What does the thyroid do and what is it deep to

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it produces calcitonin and thyroid hormones, it is deep to the infrahyoid muscles

25
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Where does the superior thyoid artery come from?

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From the external carotid artery

26
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Where does the inferior thyroid artery come from?

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from the largest branch of the thyrocervical trunk

27
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Attachments of the sternocleidomastoid?

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Lateral superior nuchal line and mastoid process to the:
anterior surface of manubrium
medial third of the clavicle

28
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Sternocleidomastoid innervation?

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Motor: Accessory nerve (CNXI)
Sensory: C2 and C3

29
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Uni and bilateral Action of sternocleidomastoid?

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Unilateral: lateral flexion to same side, ROTATION to opposite side
Bilateral: cervical flexion

30
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Attachment of Trapezius?

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skul, scapula, clavicle

31
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Innervation of Trapezius? mot and sensory

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Motor: CN XI
Sensory: C2 and C3

32
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Attachment and action of Anterior scalene?

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Attachment: transverse processes of C4-6 and first rib
Action: Flex the neck and elevate first rib

33
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Innervation of anterior scalene?

A

cervical spinal nerves C4-6

34
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Attachment and action of middle scalene?

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Attachment: transverse processes of C4-6 and first rib
Action: flex neck LATERALLY and elevate first rib

35
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Posterior scalene action and attachment?

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Attachment: transverse processes of C4-6 and SECOND rib
Action: lateral flexion, elevate SECOND rib

36
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Does the phrenic nerve descend on the anterior posterior or middle scalene?

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the anterior scalene

37
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List the infrahyoid muscles?

A

omohyoid
sternohyoid
sternothyroid
thyrohyoid

38
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Attachment of the Omohyoid? How many bellies does it have?

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Superior scapula to the hyoid bone, it has two bellies connected by a tendon, attached to the clavicle by a fascial sling

39
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Innervation of omohyoid

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C1-C3 or ansa cervicalis

40
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Attachment of Sternohyoid?

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manubrium and medial clavicle to the hyoid

41
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innervation of the sternohyoid?

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C1-3 ansa cervicalis

42
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Attachment and innervation of the sternothyroid?

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Attachment: manubrium to thyroid
Innervation: C2-C3 ansa cervicalis

43
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Attachment and innervation of Thyrohyoid?

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Attachment: Manubrium to thyroid
Innervation: C2-C3 ansa cervicalis

44
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what else does the thyrohyoid do?

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elevates larynx and helps during swallowing and speaking

45
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What do all Infrahyoid muscles do?

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Depress hyoid during swallowing and speaking

46
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List Suprahyoid Muscles

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Mylohyoid
Geniohyoid
Digastric Muscle
Stylohyoid

47
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Attachment and innervation of the Mylohyoid?

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Attachment: Mylohyoid line of the mandible to the hyoid bone
Innervation: Nerve to the mylohyoid (CNV3)

48
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Attachment and innervation for Geniohyoid?

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Attachment: Mental Spine of the mandible to the hyoid
Innervation: C1 via hypoglossal nerve

49
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Attachment and innervation for anterior digastric?

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Anterior belly
Attachment: digstric fossa of the mandible to the intermediate tendon
Innervation: Nerve to mylohyoid (V3)

50
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Attachment and innervation for POSTERIOR digastric?

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Posterior Belly
Attachment: mastoid notch to the intermediate tendon
Innervation: facial nerve VII

51
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Attachment and Innervation of the stylohyoid?

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Attachment: Styloid process of the temporal bone and the hyoid bone
Innervation: Facial nerve VII

52
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What do all Suprahyoids do?

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Make up a significant portion of the floor of the mouth and provide support, they also elevate the hyoid and larynx

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