(E4) 6 - Fascial Spaces of the Neck Flashcards by Alyssa Reynolds

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What is this?

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Fascia

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What is superficial fascia?

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What is deep fascia?

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What are the 4 compartments of the fascia in the neck?

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Main
Anterior (visceral)
Vascular
Posterior

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Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the main compartment

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Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the anterior compartment

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Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the vascular compartment

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Fascial Planes of the neck - Describe the posterior compartment

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What are the 4 layers of deep fascia?

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Is there deep fascia in the face?

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No - allows free spread of fluid

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What layer is this?

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Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia

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What is this?

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Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical fascia

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What is the submandibular fascia?

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What is the Superficial Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia also known as?

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Investing layer of deep cervical fascia

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What is the middle laye of deep cervical fascia also known as?

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Pretracheal fascia

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What are the 3 portions the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia can be divided into?

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Muscular Portion

2 Visceral - Pretracheal and Buccopharyngeal

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Describe the muscular portion of the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia.

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Surrounds the strap muscles (infrahyoid)

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Describe the 2 visceral portions of the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia.

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What is the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia is also known as?

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Prevertebral fascia

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What are the 2 layers of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia?

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Prevertebral layer
Alar fascia

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Describe the prevertebral layer of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia.

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Describe the alar fascia layer of the deep layer of the deep cervical fascia.

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Location of the Carotid Sheath and what does it surround?

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What are “potential spaces”?

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Where does the spread of infections occur in fascial spaces?

What is this?

Hyoid bone

What are the division of spaces in relation to the hyoid bone?

Classification of spaces in dentistry: Describe Primary

Classification of spaces in dentistry: Describe Secondary

Location of the Submandibular Space

Direct Communication of the Submandibular space

What are the primary mandibular spaces?

Submandibular space Sublingual space

Contents of the Submandibular space.

- Submandibular gland - Anterior digastric m.

What space is this?

Submandibular space

Location of the sublingual space

Contents of the sublingual space

What is in direct communication with the sublingual space?

What space is this?

Sublingual space

Location of Submandibular Gland Space

Does the Submandibular Gland Space have any direct communication?

No

Describe infection manifestation in the Submandibular Gland Space

What kind of space is the masticator space?

Secondary

Location of the Masticator Space

What is the Masticator Space in direct communication with?

Subdivisions of the Masticator Space

Contents of the Masticator Space

What space is this?

Masticator Space

What type of space is the parotid gland space?

Secondary space

Location of the parotid gland space

Does the parotid gland space have direct communication?

No

Describe infections in the parotid gland space

What type of space is the Lateral Pharyngeal Space?

Secondary

Location of the Lateral Pharyngeal Space

What is another name for the Lateral Pharyngeal Space?

Parapharyngeal space

What is the Lateral Pharyngeal Space in direct communication with?

Describe infection in the Lateral Pharyngeal Space

Superficial Space - Describe Location, Direct Communication and Infections

Prevertebral Space - Describe Type, Location, Direct Communication, and Infection

Retropharyngeal Space - Type, Alternate Name, Location, Communication

Describe Infections to the Retropharyngeal Space

"Danger Space" - Describe the Location, Direct Communication, and Infection

Spread of Infections - Common Sources

Spread of Infections - Routes of Spread

Spread of Infections - Treatment

Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Characterization

Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Origin

Dentoalveolar Abscess (Periapical) - Progression

Describe a Periodontal Abscess

Pericoronitis - Characterization

Cause of Pericoronitis

Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the submental lymph nodes?

Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the submandibular lymph nodes?

Spread of Infections via Lymphatics - What is associated with the deep cervical lymph nodes?

Spread of Infections via Vasculature - Describe Cellulitis

Spread of Infections via Vasculature - Describe the path of spread

Ludwig's Angina - Characterization

Ludwig's Angina - Origin of Infection

Ludwig's Angina - Spread and Complications

Spread of Infection via Fascial Planes - Describe Mediastinitis/Pericarditis