Clinical and Applied Antomy Flashcards
1
Q
What structure lies immediately posterior to the isthmus of the thyroid gland?
A
Trachea
2
Q
What is its appearance on ultrasound?
A
Butterfly with 2 wings
3
Q
On an ultrasound image, what blood vessels can you see lying lateral to the lobes of the thyroid gland and how might you identify these?
A
- IJV
- L Carotid artery
- R carotid artery
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5
Q
What abnormality does the red arrow point to?
A
Foreign body
6
Q
The IJV of which side is preferred for central venous line insertion and why?
A
. Left side has of IJV less direct route
- Smaller on left
- Higher pleural dome on left side
So more likely to cause damage so use right IJV
7
Q
Where would you expect the IJV to run in relation to the CCA?
A
Anterior and lateral
8
Q
What are the surface landmarks used to identify point of entry for securing a central venous line?
A
The sternocleidomastoid muscle
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