10 Questions
What is the most common cause of a thyroglossal cyst?
Failure of the thyroglossal duct to obliterate during embryonic development
Which artery supplies the thyroid gland?
Superior thyroid artery
What is the most common complication of a large thyroid nodule or goiter?
Tracheal compression
Which structure is located posterior to the thyroid gland at the level of the sixth cervical vertebra (C6)?
Parathyroid glands
What is the primary method of treatment for a multinodular goiter?
Subtotal thyroidectomy
Which artery is the main blood supply to the tongue?
Lingual artery
What is the most common developmental abnormality of the neck region?
Thyroglossal duct cyst
Which structure is at risk of injury during thyroid surgery?
Recurrent laryngeal nerve
What is the most common cause of a lateral neck mass?
Lymph node enlargement
Which structure is located within the carotid sheath?
Jugular vein
Learn about the anatomy of the neck and thyroid gland, including their attachments, structures enclosed, and microscopic details. Understand the divisions of the neck and the standard anatomic zones in this area.
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