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Which structures are located in the neck and lack bony protection?
Which structures are located in the neck and lack bony protection?
- Larynx and parathyroid glands
- Arteries, veins, and lymphatics
- Vertebrae and brachial plexuses
- Trachea, esophagus, and thyroid gland (correct)
What is the main conduit for structures passing between the head, trunk, and limbs?
What is the main conduit for structures passing between the head, trunk, and limbs?
- Clavicles
- Thyroid gland
- Larynx
- Neck (correct)
Which major blood vessels lie anterolaterally in the neck?
Which major blood vessels lie anterolaterally in the neck?
- Brachial plexuses
- Carotid arteries and jugular veins (correct)
- Vertebrae and trachea
- Esophagus and lymphatics
Which vital structures originate in the neck and supply the upper limbs?
Which vital structures originate in the neck and supply the upper limbs?
Why is the neck considered a well-known region of vulnerability?
Why is the neck considered a well-known region of vulnerability?
What is the function of the neck in relation to the head and trunk?
What is the function of the neck in relation to the head and trunk?
Why are many important structures crowded together in the neck?
Why are many important structures crowded together in the neck?
Which structures lack the bony protection afforded to other parts of the systems in the neck?
Which structures lack the bony protection afforded to other parts of the systems in the neck?
What are the major structures commonly injured in penetrating wounds of the neck?
What are the major structures commonly injured in penetrating wounds of the neck?
Where do the brachial plexuses of nerves originate and continue to supply?
Where do the brachial plexuses of nerves originate and continue to supply?