The Neck

Which muscles are responsible for flexing the neck when acting bilaterally?

Which structure passes between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?

Which structure is NOT located within the carotid sheath?

Which of the following nerves innervates the cricothyroid muscle for vocal cord tension?

Where does the thoracic duct typically cross to enter the venous system?

Which vein begins at the outer border of the first rib and passes over the rib, extending to the inner end of the clavicle?

Why should the subclavian approach be avoided in patients with coagulation disorders?

What is the landmark for the axillary vein located in the delto-pectoral groove?

How is the axillary vein situated in relation to the axillary artery?

What structure serves as a major landmark for the axillary vein?

Which zone of the neck contains vital structures such as the innominate vessels, common carotid artery, and thoracic duct?

Which lymphatic duct enters the neck posterior to the left subclavian artery?

Where can the common carotid artery be palpated in the neck?

Hypertrophy of which muscle may cause compression of the subclavian artery and the brachial plexus?

What is the positive Adson test indicative of?

Which vein choice is associated with an overall lower risk of pneumothorax during central venous catheter access?

What is a disadvantage of using the external jugular vein for central venous catheter access?

Where does the subclavian vein lie in relation to the clavicle?

What may cause coldness, cyanosis, numbness, paresthesia, and pain of the hand due to compression?

"Maintenance of deep inspiration imposes increased traction on the subclavian artery and the brachial plexus through elevation of the first rib" is related to which test?

"Transvenous pacing wire placement" is one of the reasons for placing a:

What is the main function of the external jugular vein?

Which vein receives lymph from the entirety of the head and neck and drains to the jugular lymphatic trunk?

What is the source of venous blood in the internal jugular vein?

What is the function of the brachiocephalic vein?

Which group of muscles does the muscular branches of the cervical plexus primarily innervate?

Which nerve courses superficial to the anterior scalene muscle?

What is a feature of the nerves in the interscalene triangle?

What characterizes the nerves in Posterior Triangle?

What should you know about Occipital Artery?

What is not a function of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

What is the function of the pretracheal fascia in the neck?

Which space may provide a conduit for the spread of infections from the neck to the mediastinum?

What is the origin of the sternal head of the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

Which muscle has an attachment to the hyoid bone and provides a firm base for the tongue (floor of the mouth)?

What is the function of all suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles?

What does the external carotid artery branch into?

'Scalenus anticus syndrome' is also known as:

Which muscle bisects the neck diagonally from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process?

Which muscle is innervated directly by the C1 spinal nerve?

Which muscle has both anterior and posterior bellies with different innervations?

Which muscle is NOT part of the infrahyoid (strap) muscles?

Which muscle is not innervated by the ansa cervicalis?

Which gland is embedded in the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland?

Which nerve innervates the carotid sinus or bulb, responsible for detecting stretch caused by pressure within a vessel?

Which artery supplies the majority of structures of the head external to the cranial cavity?

Which artery supplies the back of the scalp?

Which vein joins the maxillary vein to form the retromandibular vein?

Match each fascial layer to its contents