W01L07 Suface Anatomy of the Neck Flashcards
1
Q
Muscles of the pharynx and the floor of the mouth are also surrounded by…
A
Fascia and therefore have potential spaces between them
2
Q
Potential spaces between the muscles of the floor of the mouth allows…
A
Infections spread to thorax and around larynx
3
Q
Retorpharyngeal space is between and behind what structures
A
Between buccopharyngeal and prevertebral fascia from base of skull to diaphragm, behind the heart in mediastinum
4
Q
Pretracheal space from where to where?
A
From neck to superior mediastinum
5
Q
2 Important neck triangles
A
Anterior triangle (anterior to sternocleidomastoid) Posterior triangle (posterior to sternocleidomastoid)
6
Q
Contents of the posterior triangle
A
Trunks and roots of the brachial plexus