Unit 2 (Neck & Thorax) Flashcards
List the three regions of the pharynx from superior to inferior:
Oropharynx, nasopharynx, laryngopharynx
Laryngopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx
Nasopharynx, laryngopharynx, oropharynx
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
Nasopharynx, oropharynx, laryngopharynx
The common carotid arteries bifurcate into the internal and external arteries at which level?
C1-C2
C2-C3
C3-C4
C5-C6
C3-C4
True or False
Within the neck, the esophagus lies anterior to the trachea.
False
The esophagus lies porsterior to the trachea
The branches of the aortic arch from right to left are:
right brachiocephalic, right internal carotid, right vertebral
left subclavian, left external carotid, and the left brachiocephalic
brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid and the left subclavian
left brachiocephalic vein, the left subclavian vein and the left internal jugular vein
brachiocephalic trunk, left common carotid and the left subclavian
The ____ arteries originate from the subclavian arteries and ascend the neck to supply the posterior brain with oxygenated blood.
internal carotid arteries
intenal jugular vein
external jugular vein
vertebral arteries
vertebral arteries
What area of the pharynx does food and fluid travel?
supraglottic larynx
hypopharynx
trachea
vocal cords
hypopharynx
The thyroid cartilage lies _____ to the hyoid bone?
superiorly
inferiorly
medially
larerally
inferiorly
Along with the carotid artery, what other vascular structure is located within the carotid sheath?
external carotid artery
external jugular vein
internal jugular vein
vertebral vein
internal jugular vein
True or False
The pharynx is a muscular tube that extends from the base of the skull to C4 and continues inferiorly as the esophagus.
True
True or False
The epiglottis separates the nasal and oral cavities.
False
The palate separates the nasal and oral cavities.
The epiglottis allows air to pass into the larynx and lungs. When a person swallows the epiglottis folds backward to cover the entrance of the larynx.
True or False
The larynx, also known as the voicebox, is located posterior to the laryngopharynx.
False
The glottis (part of larynx) is also known as the “voicebox” and is located anterior to the laryngopharynx (part of pharanx).
The largest cartilage of the larynx is the:
cricoid
epiglottis
arytenoid
thyroid
thyroid
The hyoid bone lies _____ to the thyroid cartilage.
Inferiorly
Superiorly
Superiorly
Which structure is more posterior?
thyroid cartilage
cricoid cartilage
cricoid cartilage
What vessel is closely associated with the carotid artery, located within in the carotid sheath?
vertebral artery
external jugular vein
internal jugular vein
external carotid artery
internal jugular vein
Do you remember what vertebral level the sternal angle occurs at?
T2-T3
T3-T4
T5-T6
T5-T6
True or False
The pulmonary trunk courses above the aorta and divides into right and left pulmonary arteries.
False
True or False
The left ventricle is the most anterior chamber of the heart.
False
Right ventricle
True or False
The trachea bifurcates at the level of T3 into the right and left mainstem bronchi.
False
T5- Carina
The inferior vena cava empties into which of the following?
Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Right atrium
Which of the following vessels does not originate from the aortic arch?
left subclavian
left vertebral
brachiocephalic
left common carotid
left vertebral
The hemiazygos vein is found on which side of the spine?
Right
Left
Left
The lungs are encased in a double serous membrane called the:
peritoneum
pericardium
omentum
pleura
pleura
Pericardium- Heart
Peritoneum- Abdomen
The superior vena cava is formed by the junction of the:
internal jugular veins
external jugular veins
subclavian veins
brachiocephalic veins
brachiocephalic veins
