Vasculature Flashcards
1
Q
Where does the bifurcation of the common carotid artery occur?
A
superior border of the thyroid cartilage
2
Q
8 branches of the external carotid artery
A
superficial temporary, maxillary, facial, lingual, superior thyroid, ascending pharyngeal, posterior auricular and occipital
3
Q
Where does the anterior and posterior division of the retromandibular vein drain into?
A
external jugular vein
4
Q
Where does the anterior division of retromandibular vein drain
A
internal jugular vein
5
Q
Where does the facial vein drain?
A
internal jugular vein
6
Q
what is endocarditis
A
infection of the cardiac valves
7
Q
What is bacteraemia
A
bacteria in the bloodstream
8
Q
endocarditis dental origin
A
dental abscess, perio disease, dental manipulations
