Lateral Cervical Region Flashcards
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Q
What is the posterior boundary of the lateral cervical region?
A
Anterior border of the trapezius
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What is the anterior boundary of the lateral cervical region?
A
Posterior border of the SCM
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Q
What is the superior boundary of the lateral cervical region?
A
Merging of the trapezius and SCM
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Q
What is the inferior boundary of the lateral cervical region?
A
Clavicle between the SCM and trapezius
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Q
What is the roof of the lateral cervical region?
A
Investing layer of deep fascia and platysma
5
Q
What is the floor of the lateral cervical region?
A
Muscles covered by the prevertebral layer of deep cervical fascia
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Q
What are the main contents of the lateral cervical region region (posterior triangle of the neck)
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Part of the EJV Posterior branches of the cervical plexus of nerves Spinal accessory nerve Trunks of brachial plexus Cervicodorsal trunk Cervical lymph nodes Subclavian artery Part of subclavian vein Suprascapular artery Supraclavicular lymph nodes
