Neck Flashcards
(14 cards)
What fascia is continuous with the buccopharyngeal fascia
Pretracheal fascia
What does the investing fascia enclose
Trapezius
SCM
Submandibular gland
Parotid gland
The pretracheal fascia encloses
Thyroid and parathyroid glands
Larynx and trachea
Pharynx and esophagus
What fascia blends with the anterior longitudinal ligament
Prevertebral fascia
What fascia forms the axillary sheath
Prevertebral fascia
Carotid sheath encloses
Internal jugular vein
Common and internal carotid arteries
Vagus nerve
Lymph nodes
Nerve to carotid sinus
Sympathetic nerves along arteries
Where does a pretracheal infection travel to?
Superior and anterior mediastinum
What is the potential space between the pretracheal and prevertebral fascia
Retropharyngeal space
An abscess of pharynx can spread to
Posterior mediastinum
Roof and floor of posterior triangle
Investing fascia
Prevertebral fascia
Problem: shoulder droops, can’t raise shoulders or retract shoulder, can’t raise arm above horizontal
Damaged CNXI (to trap and SCM)
Damaged SCM with fibrous tissue tumor called
Torticollis
What is the only tributary of the subclavian vein?
External jugular vein
What is lateral to and crosses the SCM?
External jugular vein
