anatomy muscloskeletal 2
Anatomy: Musculoskeletal 2
Aim
Become familiar with the the bones, triangles, vessels and nerves of the neck.
Outcomes
1. Identify the surface landmarks of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, trapezius muscle, carotid sheath, accessory nerve, hyoid bone and laryngeal cartilages, external jugular vein
2. Identify the borders and main contents of the posterior and anterior triangles of the neck
3. Draw a diagram to explain the significance of the arrangements of the fascial layers in the neck
4. Describe in outline the pattern of lymphatic drainage in the neck
5. Identify the carotid sheath, its contents and relations (CCA, IJV, CNX, sympathetic chain)
6. Identify the main branches of the external carotid artery
7. Consider the function of the cranial nerves, in particular IX, X, XI, XII
8. Examine cervical vertebrae and their distinguishing features
- Created by: james pratt
- Created on: 08-06-11 14:36
Other questions in this quiz
2. in regards to the brachial plexus which is false
- roots/divisions/trunks/cords
- arise from the anterior roots of cervical nerves C5-C8,T1
- runs between the anterior and middle scaline muscles
- divided into three trunks upper C5-C6, middle C7 lower T1
- cross the base of the posterior triangle
3. CNX surface markings 1/3rd of the way down sternoclastoid muscle 2/3 way down trapezius
- False
- True
4. in regards to the carotid sheath which is false
- surrounds common carotid and internal carotid
- part of the superficial cervical fascia
- partly surrounds CNIX
- column of fascia
- surrounds jugular vein
5. which is true CN XI
- superficial to the posterior triangle
- shoulder elevation would not be effected by a damaged CNXI
- known as glossopharyngeal
- checked by asking the patient to flex and extend their head
- CNXI supplies sternocliedomastoid muscles and scaline muscles
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