peripheral anatomy Flashcards
What are the 3 nerve branches of the trigeminal nerve
ophthalmic, maxillary, mandibular
what does the glossopharyngeal nerve innervate?
oropharynx, soft palate, posterior portion of the tongue, pharyngeal surface of epiglottis
which nerve, when blocked, blocks the gag reflex and posterior pharynx (helpful for nasal intubation)
glossopharyngeal
What 4 things does the SLN innervate?
base of tongue, posterior side of epiglottis, aryepiglottic fold, arytenoids.
The SLN can be blocked by ___ ____
mucosal saturation
What does the RLN innervate?
vocal folds and trachea
what does the cervical plexus innervate?
muscles, joints and skin in the anterior neck
the cervical plexus innervates ventral rami, C__-__
C1-C4
The brachial plexus is divided into what 5 things? (hint:randy travis)
ventral rami(roots), trunks, divisions, cords, branches.
randy travis drinks cold beer
Brachial Plexus: how many of each?
roots, trunks, divisions, cords, branches
5, 3, 6, 3, 4
Brachial plexus: where are the roots, trunks, and divisions found anatomically?
posterior triangle of the neck, supraclavicular
Brachial plexus: where are the cords and branches found anatomically?
axilla, infraclavicular
brachial plexus: what spinal levels do the 5 rami (roots) involve?
C5-T1
brachial plexus: the superior trunk is found at C__, the middle is ___, and inferior is ___
superior C5-C6
middle C7
inferior C8-T1
The trunks of the brachial plexus are enveloped in ____ ____
fascial sheath
The interscalene space emerges between the ___ and ___ scalene muscle
anterior and middle