Neurovascular Structures in the neck

Question 1

Where do the common carotid and subclavian arteries emerge from at the top of the neck?

Answer 1

Superior Thoracic Aperture

Question 2

On the right hand side of the neck, the subclavian and common carotid arteries arise from which other artery?

Answer 2

Brachiocephalic artery

Question 3

What are the branches of the subclavian artery in the neck?

Answer 3

Internal thoracic
Thyro-cervical
Vertebral

Question 4

What is the common carotid artery lateral to as it runs up the neck?

Answer 4

The thyroid gland
Trachea
Larynx

Question 5

At what level of the body does the common carotid artery split into the internal and external carotid arteries?

Answer 5

The upper border of the thyroid cartilage

Question 6

Which artery (ICA or ECA) gives off branches in the neck?

Answer 6

External carotid artery

Question 7

Which lies more lateral, the ICA or the ECA?

Answer 7

ICA

Question 8

What is the principal vein of the head and neck region?

Answer 8

Internal Jugular vein

Question 9

What does the IJV join with to form the braciocephalic vein?

Answer 9

Subclavian

Question 10

What is formed when the brachiocephalic veins join together after going through the superior thoracic aperture?

Answer 10

Superior Vena Cava

Question 11

What does the external jugular vein pass behind to join the subclavian vein?

Answer 11

The clavicle

Question 12

Where does the anterior jugular vein drain into?

Answer 12

The subclavian vein