Neck Information Flashcards
(98 cards)
The anterior longitudinal ligament limits what movement?
Extension
The posterior longitudinal ligament limits what movement?
Flexion
The ligamentum nuchae (supraspinous ligament) limits what movement?
flexion
The interspinous/intertransverse ligament limits what movement?
Flexion and Rotation/Lateral Flexion
The ligamentum flavum limits what movement?
Flexion and Rotation
Where does the ligamentum flavum do?
Attaches lamina of one vertebrae to another and reinforces articular facets
What is the first cervical vertebrae you can palpate?
C7
Which spinal nerves are included in the cervical plexus?
C1-C4
Which spinal nerve is responsible for regulation of breathing
C4 - Phrenic Nerve
Which spinal nerves are included in the brachial plexus?
C5 - T1
Which muscle divides the neck into anterior and posterior triangles?
Sternocleidomastoid
The external jugular veins are formed by the joining of what two veins?
posterior auricular vein and retromandibular vein
What do the external jugular veins drain?
Most of the scalp and side of the face
What do the anterior jugular veins drain?
The anterior aspect of the neck
The two superficial venous systems (external and anterior jugular veins) drain into what vein?
Subclavian Vein
What do the hyoid muscles do?
Move the mandible and hyoid
What is congenital torticollis?
A fixed or dynamic tilt, rotation or flexion of the head and/or neck
At what level does the hyoid bone fall?
C3
At what level does the thyroid cartilage fall?
C3/C4
At what level does the cricoid cartilage fall?
C5/C6
Where is the thyrohyoid membrane found?
Between hyoid bone and thyroid cartilage
Where is the criothyroid membrane found?
Between thyroid cartilage and cricoid cartilage
What is the larynx?
The organ of voice production and part of respiratory tract
Where is the larynx located?
between the lower part of pharynx and trachea