Root of Neck

Question 1

Identify

Answer 1

Question 2

Identify

Answer 2

Question 3

Identify

Answer 3

Question 4

Phrenic nerve is anterior to which muscle?

Answer 4

Anterior scalene m.

Question 5

Identify

Answer 5

Question 6

Anterior scalene m. is sandwiched between the ____ (2 vessels)

Answer 6

subclavian v. (anterior) & subclavian a. (posterior),

Question 7

Anterior scalene m. establishes the borders for the ___

Answer 7

the divisions of the subclavian a.

Question 8

Anterior scalene m. is immediately posterior to (and closely associated with) the ___ as the ____ descends the neck & the root of the neck

!!! Only 1 nerve

Answer 8

1. Phrenic n
2. phrenic n

Question 9

Anterior scalene m. is immediately ___ to (and closely associated with) the Phrenic n. as the Phrenic n. descends the neck & the root of the neck

Answer 9

posterior

Question 10

Anterior scalene m. is separated from the ___ by the roots (ventral primary rami of spinal nn.) and trunks of the brachial plexus & subclavian a.

Answer 10

middle scalene m.

Question 11

Anterior scalene m. is separated from the middle scalene m. by ____ (2 nerves, 1 vessel)

Answer 11

• the roots (ventral primary rami of spinal nn.)
• trunks of the brachial plexus
• subclavian a.