Root of Neck Flashcards

1
Q

What are the boundaries of the root of the neck?

A

Manubrium and clavicle
T1
Superior margin of scapula
First ribs

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2
Q

Where do the vessels from the neck change name to axillary?

A

Lateral border of first rib

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3
Q

Which part of the brachial plexus is in the neck?

A

Roots and trunks

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4
Q

What is the cupola?

A

Superior continuation of costal and mediastinal parts of parietal pleura

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5
Q

Where is the apex of the lung?

A

2.5cm above middle 1/3 of clavicle

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6
Q

What is the suprapleural membrane?

A

Strong fibrous connective tissue structure that atach to the internal surface of rib 1 and TP of C7

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7
Q

What is the function of the suprapleural membrane?

A

Prevents changes in intrathoracic pressure drawing upon contents in the neck

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8
Q

What are the 3 branches that come off of the arch of the aorta?

A

Brachiocephalic trunk
LCCA
LSCA

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9
Q

Which muscle is used to describe the parts of the subclavian artery?

A

Anterior scalene

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10
Q

What are the 3 parts of the subclavian artery?

A

1st - medial to AS
2nd - posterior to AS
3rd - lateral to AS

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11
Q

What structure is the 3rd part of the subclavian related to?

A

Trunks of the brachial plexus

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12
Q

Name the 3 branches of the 1st part of the SCA

A

Vertebral
Thyrocervical
Internal thoracic

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13
Q

What are the 4 branches of the thyrocervical trunk?

A

Inferior thyroid
Transverse cervical
Ascending cervical
Suprascapular

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14
Q

What are the 2 branches of the costocervical trunk?

A

Supreme intercostal

Deep cervical

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15
Q

What is the branch that comes off the 3ed part of the SCA?

A

Dorsal scapular

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16
Q

What are the terminal branches of thyrocervical trunk?

A

Inferior thyroid

Ascending cervical

17
Q

What does the supreme intercostal artery supply?

A

Posterior 2 intercostal spaces

18
Q

Where is SCV in relation to SCA?

A

Anterior

19
Q

Where does the thoracic duct enter the venous system?

A

Junction between left IJV and SCV

20
Q

Where do the preganglionic sympathetic neurons arise from?

A

T1-L2

21
Q

Where is the superior cervical ganglion?

A

C1/2

22
Q

What is the stellate ganglion?

A

Fusion of inferior cervical ganglion and 1st thoracic ganglion