Anatomy of the Anterior Triangle of the Neck

The anterior triangle of the neck is located:

Which of the following is not a subdivision of the anterior triangle of the neck?

The posterior triangle of the neck contains which of the following structures?

The submandibular triangle is bounded by all of the following structures except:

Which triangle of the neck is primarily associated with the location of the carotid artery bifurcation?

The muscular triangle of the neck contains which of the following structures?

The sternocleidomastoid muscle has two heads of origin that attach to the:

Which nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid muscle?

When the sternocleidomastoid muscle contracts unilaterally, it performs which of the following actions?

The deep cervical fascia consists of how many layers?

When both sternocleidomastoid muscles contract simultaneously (bilaterally), the head is:

Which layer of the deep cervical fascia surrounds the entire neck and encloses both the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid muscles?

The pretracheal fascia primarily surrounds which compartment in the neck?

The carotid sheath is responsible for enclosing which of the following structures?

Which space in the deep cervical fascia is located posterior to the esophagus and serves as a potential pathway for infection to spread from the neck into the thorax?

The prevertebral fascia primarily surrounds which compartment in the neck?

Which of the following spaces in the neck extends down to the level of the T4 vertebra, allowing potential infection spread to the mediastinum?

The pretracheal space is located:

The hyoid bone is located at approximately which vertebral level?

The thyroid cartilage, which forms the prominent 'Adam's apple,' is located at approximately which vertebral level?

The cricoid cartilage is an important landmark in the neck and is located at which vertebral level?

Which space in the neck is located anterior to the trachea and can potentially allow infection to spread downward to the mediastinum?

A) Retropharyngeal space B) Buccopharyngeal space C) Pretracheal space D) Carotid sheath

At which vertebral level is the laryngeal prominence typically located?

Which of the following cartilages is located at the level of C6 and is the only complete ring of cartilage in the respiratory tract?

Which cartilage serves as an important landmark for identifying the start of the trachea and is located at the level of C6?

Which of the following muscles is not part of the suprahyoid group?

Which muscle connects the mandible to the hyoid bone and forms the floor of the mouth?

The digastric muscle has two bellies (anterior and posterior) that are connected by:

A) A tendon that attaches directly to the hyoid B) A ligament that attaches to the thyroid cartilage C) A fibrous sling that holds the tendon to the hyoid D) An aponeurosis at the midline

Which of the following muscles is an infrahyoid muscle?

Which infrahyoid muscle depresses the hyoid bone and also has an attachment on the thyroid cartilage?

The sternothyroid muscle connects the sternum to which other structure?

Which muscle of the suprahyoid group assists in elevating the hyoid during swallowing and is attached to the styloid process?

The digastric muscle has two distinct bellies, the anterior and posterior, which are connected by:

What is the origin of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle?

What is the origin of the posterior belly of the digastric muscle?

Which nerve supplies the anterior belly of the digastric muscle?

The posterior belly of the digastric muscle is innervated by which cranial nerve?

Which of the following describes the path of the stylohyoid muscle?

A) It runs from the hyoid bone to the mandible B) It attaches from the styloid process to the hyoid bone and splits over the digastric sling C) It attaches from the mastoid process to the mandible D) It runs from the thyroid cartilage to the hyoid bone

Where does the anterior belly of the digastric muscle insert?

The mylohyoid muscle originates from which structure?

The insertion of the mylohyoid muscle is primarily on the:

A) Styloid process B) Mastoid process C) Midline raphe and body of the hyoid bone D) Inferior mental spines of the mandible

Which nerve innervates the mylohyoid muscle?

The geniohyoid muscle originates from which part of the mandible?

The geniohyoid muscle is innervated by which nerve fibers?

Where does the geniohyoid muscle insert?

Which muscle forms the floor of the mouth along with the mylohyoid muscle and assists in elevating the hyoid bone during swallowing?

The sternohyoid muscle extends between the body of the hyoid bone and which other structures?

Which structure protrudes between the two sternohyoid muscles?

What is the nerve supply to the sternohyoid muscle?

The omohyoid muscle has two bellies, the superior and inferior, connected by an intermediate tendon. Where does the intermediate tendon lie?

What is the origin of the inferior belly of the omohyoid muscle?

The omohyoid muscle's nerve supply is provided by:

A) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII) B) Ansa cervicalis C) Accessory nerve (CN XI) D) Facial nerve (CN VII)

The fascial sling for the omohyoid muscle, which secures the intermediate tendon, is derived from which fascia?

The thyrohyoid muscle originates from which part of the thyroid cartilage?

The thyrohyoid muscle is innervated by which nerve fibers?

The sternothyroid muscle originates from which anatomical structure?

The nerve supply for the sternothyroid muscle comes from which structure?

The nerve to the geniohyoid muscle arises from which nerve?

Which nerve supplies the thyrohyoid muscle?

The superior root of the ansa cervicalis is formed by which of the following?

The geniohyoid muscle is innervated by which fibers?

The ansa cervicalis is formed by the joining of which fibers?

The C1 fibers that hitchhike on the hypoglossal nerve are responsible for innervating which muscles?

Which structure forms the loop of the ansa cervicalis?

The remaining strap muscles (except for the thyrohyoid and geniohyoid) are innervated from which aspect?

The ansa cervicalis provides innervation to the strap muscles in a segmental pattern from which direction?

Which muscle is innervated by the superior root of the ansa cervicalis?

Which muscle is innervated by fibers that travel with the hypoglossal nerve?

Which of the following muscles is innervated by the inferior root of the ansa cervicalis?

The mnemonic 'Ghosts thought someone stupid shot' is used to remember the muscles innervated by which structure?

The carotid sheath contains all of the following EXCEPT:

The internal carotid artery:

The carotid sheath is located laterally to which structure?

Which of the following structures is located in the posterior part of the carotid sheath?

Which of the following structures does not pass through the carotid sheath?

The internal jugular vein (IJV) is located in the neck and drains blood from the brain, face, and neck. Which of the following anatomical landmarks is closest to the point where the IJV begins?

The internal jugular vein is formed by the union of which two structures?

The internal jugular vein (IJV) passes posterior to which structure in the neck?

At which vertebral level does the common carotid artery bifurcate?

Which of the following statements is true regarding the internal carotid artery?

Where is the common carotid artery typically palpated?

Which of the following arteries does not typically give off branches in the neck?

What is the function of the carotid sinus?

The jugular foramen is located between which two bones?

The external carotid artery supplies blood to all of the following except:

The internal jugular vein drains into which larger vein?

Which of the following cranial nerves passes through the jugular foramen? A) CN IX – Glossopharyngeal B) CN X – Vagus C) CN XI – Accessory D) All of the above

The cervical sympathetic trunk is continuous with which part of the sympathetic chain?

The inferior cervical ganglion, when merged with the T1 ganglion, forms which structure?

Which cranial nerve innervates the muscles of the pharynx and larynx (except for the stylopharyngeus and cricothyroid)?

The superior cervical ganglion of the cervical sympathetic trunk lies posterior to which structure?

Which cranial nerve is responsible for taste sensation in the posterior third of the tongue?

Which of the following is true about the cervical sympathetic trunk?

The thyroid gland is primarily supplied by which artery?

Which artery provides the inferior blood supply to the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland moves with swallowing due to its attachment to which structure?

Why does the thyroid gland typically enlarge downward in cases of goiter? A) The gland's upper pole is confined by the trachea and larynx, restricting upward growth B) The gland’s lower pole is attached to the sternum C) The thyroid capsule limits lateral expansion D) Both A and B

The inferior thyroid artery is a branch of which artery?

The superior thyroid artery arises from which of the following arteries?

A) Subclavian artery B) Internal carotid artery C) External carotid artery D) Common carotid artery

The external laryngeal nerve is a branch of which nerve?

The recurrent laryngeal nerve typically travels in close relation to which artery?

The superior thyroid artery divides close to the thyroid gland and gives off which important nerve branch?

The recurrent laryngeal nerve typically divides away from the thyroid gland and is in close relation to which artery?

The relationship between the thyroid gland, its arteries, and nearby nerves can be described as:

A) Constant and predictable B) Highly variable C) Only variable on the right side D) Only variable on the left side

The external laryngeal nerve is a branch of which nerve?

A) Vagus nerve (CN X) B) Glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX) C) Facial nerve (CN VII) D) Hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)

The external laryngeal nerve may have anatomical variability in its relationship to the superior thyroid artery. Which of the following is true regarding this relationship?

What is the potential clinical consequence of injury to the external laryngeal nerve during thyroid surgery?

The inferior thyroid artery typically divides and runs posterior to the thyroid gland before supplying it. In close proximity to this artery, which nerve is found?

Damage to which nerve would most likely impair the cough reflex?

Where are the parathyroid glands typically located?

Which artery supplies the inferior parathyroid glands?

From which pharyngeal pouch do the superior parathyroid glands develop?

The inferior parathyroid glands arise from which of the following pharyngeal pouches?

Which of the following lymph nodes is located beneath the chin?

The lymph nodes located along the sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) and internal jugular vein (IJV) are known as:

A) Pre-auricular nodes B) Cervical nodes C) Jugulo-digastric nodes D) Occipital nodes

The jugulo-digastric lymph node is located in which anatomical region?

A) Beneath the jaw B) Near the angle of the mandible C) Near the clavicle D) Behind the ear

Which lymph nodes are located in the supraclavicular region?

Which lymph node group is most closely associated with the ear and located posterior to the auricle?

The occipital lymph nodes are typically located near which anatomical feature?

The jugulo-omohyoid lymph node is found in which area?

A) Near the clavicle B) In the submandibular region C) Along the internal jugular vein D) Near the angle of the mandible

Which of the following structures is located at the level of the thyroid notch?

The isthmus of the thyroid gland is located at the level of which structure?

Where is the most common site for a tracheostomy tube insertion?

Which of the following is the most important step in intraoperative identification of the parathyroid glands?

When performing a thyroid examination, which of the following is most commonly assessed during swallowing?

Post-operative monitoring after thyroid or parathyroid surgery should primarily focus on:

Which structure should be avoided during thyroid surgery to prevent injury that could result in hoarseness?

In the event of accidental removal of the parathyroid glands, they may be re-implanted in which of the following locations?