Superficial Triangles & Cervical Viscera Flashcards
(12 cards)
What artery runs with the phrenic nerve?
Ascending cervical a.
What nerve innervated the SCM and trapezium?
Spinal accessory n.
What are the superficial branches of the cervical plexus?
Lesser occipital n.
Great auricular n.
Transverse cervical n.
Supraclavicular n.
From superficial to deep, what is the order of important structures in the root of the neck?
Subclavian v. Phrenic n. Anterior scalene m. Subclavian a. Brachial plexus Middle scalene m.
What is a thyroglossal cyst, and where are they commonly found?
A remnant of accessory thyroid tissue that can protrude onto the posterior surface of the tongue.
What nerve is found medial to thyroid lobes and between the larynx and trachea?
Recurrent laryngeal n.
Where does the superior thyroid a. originate?
Common or external carotid a.
Where does the inferior thyroid a originate?
Thyrocervical trunk.
What portion of the thoracic cavity if punctured, can collapse the lung and cause a pneumothorax?
Cupola of pleura.
A persistent pharyngeal groove… (Gills of a fish)
Branchial fistula
With metastasis in cervical region, what is likely removed during resection surgery?
Internal jugular v.
What are the three landmarks in the neck?
Greater cornu of hyoid
6th cervical vertebra
Anterior scalene m.
