Anterior Neck and Visceral Organs Flashcards
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What is the superior boundary of the neck
inferior border of the mandible
what is the inferior boundary of the neck
transverse plane from manubrium to C7 spinous process
what is the only bone in the body not articulating with another bone
hyoid
what is the laryngeal prominence
adams apple
what is the degree of ange of the lamina on the thyroid
90-120 degrees
where does the tracheostomy entry point
cricoid
what is the epiglottis responsible for when it depresses
swallowing reflex
what is the epiglottis responsible for when it elevates
breath/voice
what are the arytenoids
apex and vocal process
how is the larynx assembled
inferior articular facets of thyroid and cricoid cartilage
cricoid articulates with arytenoids
arytenoids articulate with corniculates and cuneiforms
what are the borders for the anterior neck triangle
superior- mandibular inferior edge
anterior- midline of the neck (mandibular symphysis to jugular notch)
posterior- anterior border of SCM
what are the subdivisions of the anterior triangle
submandibular
submental
carotid triangle
muscular triangle
what can be done in the carotid triangle
palpation of carotid pulse
what makes up the posterior triangle of the neck
anterior- posterior border of SCM
inferior- clavicle
posterior- anterior border of upper trapezius
what is the superficial fascia of the neck
platysma
what are the four deep fascia layers of the neck
investing
visceral
carotid sheath
prevertebral
what are the contents of the investing fascia
whole neck, divides lamina wrapping around superficial neck muscles
infrahyoid, suprahyoid, SCM/traps
what are the contents in the visceral fascia of the neck
neck visceral organs
what are the contents of the carotid sheath in the neck
neurovascular structures
what are the contents of the prevertebral fascia in the neck
deep neck muscles, lamina divides before vertebral body (alar fascia)
why is levator scapulae in the investing layer
it is a superficial muscle
what are the functions of the fascia
protects structures
contains infection
free motion for swallowing and turning
what fascial spaces form the space directly leading to the posterior mediastinum
prevertebral and alar fascia
what fascia does the investing layer fuse with
visceral fascia