Anatomy/Physiology - Neck

Question 1

What are the boundaries of the anterior triangle?

Answer 1

1. Mandible
2. Midline
3. SCM

Question 2

What are the boundaries of the posterior triangle?

Answer 2

1. SCM
2. Trapezius
3. Clavicle

Question 3

At what level does the Common Carotid artery bifurcate?

Answer 3

C4

Question 4

What artery has branches present within the neck?

Answer 4

External carotid artery

Question 5

Describe the lymph node grouping in the neck

Answer 5

Level 1 - Inferior mandible surface
Level 2 - Superior 1/3rd of the SCM
Level 3 - Middle 1/3rd of the SCM
Level 4 - Inferior 1/3rd of the SCM
Level 5 - Posterior to the SCM
Level 6 - Front of the neck

Question 6

Name the 4 fascia of the neck

Answer 6

1. Prevertebral
2. Pretracheal
3. Deep cervical
4. Carotid sheath