Root of the neck - scalenus medius and posterior (dave's notes) Flashcards
1
Q
From what does scalenus medius arise?
A
The posterior tubercles and inter tubercular laminae of all cervical vertebrae
2
Q
From what does scalenus posterior arise?
A
The posterior tubercles of the lower cervical vertebrae to the outer border of the first rib deep to the first digitation of serratus anterior and to the second rib
3
Q
What is the nerve supply to scalenus medius and scalenus posterior?
A
Both are supplied segmentally by the anterior rami of the lower cervical nerves
4
Q
What floors the root of the neck?
A
The suprapleural membrane
5
Q
What are the midline structures of the root of the neck?
A
Trachea
Oesophagus
Thoracic duct
Recurrent laryngeal nerves
