Lesson 8 (Part 1) Flashcards
How many major compartments does the neck have?
4
What are the 4 major components enclosed by?
By the musculofascial collar
What are the 4 major compartments of the neck?
- Vertebral compartment
- Visceral compartment
- Vascular compartment
- 2x
What does the vertebral compartment contain? (2)
- Cervical vertebrae
2. Associated postural muscles
What does the visceral compartment contain? (4)
- Thyroid
- Thymus
- Parts of the larynx
- Parts of the pharynx
What does the vascular compartments contain? (2)
- Major blood vessels
2. Vagus nerve
How many cervical vertebrae are there?
7
Why are cervical vertebrae easily distinguishable?
Due to their transverse foramina
What passes through the transverse foramina?
Vertebral arteries
What do cerebral vertebrae contain, except for C7?
Bifid spinous processes
What is special about C7?
It is long, pointed and palpable
What is another word for C1?
Atlas
What does C1 do?
It carries the weight of the head
What does C1 articulate with?
Directly with the skull
What does C1 not have?
A vertebral body
- just a circular ring
What is another word for C2?
Axis
What does C2 do?
It allows for the head to rotate on the neck
What allows for rotation/pivot of the neck?
The odontoid process
What is not found in the transverse foramen of the neck?
Veins
- only arteries
What cervical vertebrae has the biggest process?
C7
What does visceral mean?
Organ
What are the 3 organs of the neck?
- Trachea
- Esophagus
- Thyroid gland
What makes up the vertebral column? (4)
- Vertebrae
- Spinal cord
- Posture muscles
- Musculofascial collar
- external muscles
What are 6 structures in the visceral compartment of the neck?
- Epiglottis
- Hyoid bone
- Thyroid cartilage
- Thyroid gland
- Trachea
- Esophagus
