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The Neck Flashcards

1
Q

What is the superior limit of the neck

A

The mandible and the base of the skull

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2
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What is the inferior limit of the neck

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The thoracic inlet

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3
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How does a lateral squamous cell carcinoma that occurs in the neck usually present

A

As an ulcer on the tongue that enlarges and spreads to the neck

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4
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What is the proximal attachment of the sternocleidomastoid

A

Mastoid process

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5
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What is the distal attachment of the sternocleidomastoid

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Sternum and clavicle

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6
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What are the boundaries of the anterior triangle

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  1. Sternocleidomastoid
  2. Midline
  3. Lower border of the mandible
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7
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What is the thyroid cartilage

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Contains the Adam’s apple and is what pulls forward the voice box

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8
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What are the glands that are in the neck

A

Thyroid
Parathyroid
Submandibular

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9
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What is the thyroid gland

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An endocrine gland meaning its secretion goes into vessels

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10
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What is the blood supply to the thyroid gland

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Superior and inferior thyroid arteries

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11
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Where does the superior thyroid artery come off

A

External carotid artery

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12
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Where does the inferior thyroid artery come off

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The thyrocervical trunk which comes off the subclavian

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13
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What is the levator glandulae thyroidae

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Fibro-muscular strand that is attached to the isthmus part of the thyroid gland

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14
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What can occur of the parathyroid gland is taken out

A

Tetany

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15
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What are the nerves that run through the anterior triangle of the neck

A

Vagus
Phrenic
Hypoglossal

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16
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What are the vessels in the anterior triangle of the neck

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Common carotid

Jugular

17
Q

What are the boundaries of the posterior triangle

A
  1. Sternocleidomastoid
  2. Trapezius
  3. Middle third of the clavicle
18
Q

What is the trapezius muscle

A

Elevates the shoulder and forms the posterior boundary of the posterior triangle

19
Q

What is the accessory nerve

A

Purely motor and supplies the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius

20
Q

How do you test CN 11

A

Raise shoulders and assess symmetry

21
Q

What is the brachial plexus

A

Network of nerve fibres that supplies the skin and musculature of the upper limb

22
Q

What is the divisions of the brachial plexus formed from

A

Divisions of the cervical spinal nerves C5,6,7 and 8 as well as the first thoracic spinal nerve T1

23
Q

What nerve supplies the sternocleidomastoid and the trapezius

A

CN 11

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