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Which muscle is located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscle is located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
- Omohyoid (correct)
- Levator scapulae
- Trapezius
- Sternocleidomastoid
Which muscle is located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscle is located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
- Omohyoid muscle (correct)
- Levator scapulae muscle
- Trapezius muscle
- Sternocleidomastoid muscle
Which veins are located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which veins are located in the posterior triangle of the neck?
- External jugular vein, subclavian vein, transverse cervical vein, and suprascapular vein (correct)
- Internal jugular vein, subclavian vein, transverse cervical vein, and suprascapular vein
- External jugular vein, brachiocephalic vein, transverse cervical vein, and suprascapular vein
- Internal jugular vein, brachiocephalic vein, transverse cervical vein, and suprascapular vein
Which veins are located in the posterior triangle?
Which veins are located in the posterior triangle?
Where can the subclavian artery be found in the posterior triangle?
Where can the subclavian artery be found in the posterior triangle?
Where can the subclavian artery be found in the posterior triangle?
Where can the subclavian artery be found in the posterior triangle?
What is the potential medical emergency associated with damage to the external jugular vein?
What is the potential medical emergency associated with damage to the external jugular vein?
What can happen if the external jugular vein is damaged?
What can happen if the external jugular vein is damaged?
What muscle does the accessory nerve innervate?
What muscle does the accessory nerve innervate?
Which nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid muscle and crosses the posterior triangle in an inferoposterior direction?
Which nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid muscle and crosses the posterior triangle in an inferoposterior direction?
Which nerve is included in the cervical plexus that forms within the muscles of the floor of the posterior triangle?
Which nerve is included in the cervical plexus that forms within the muscles of the floor of the posterior triangle?
Where does the cervical plexus form?
Where does the cervical plexus form?
What does the cervical plexus provide cutaneous innervation to?
What does the cervical plexus provide cutaneous innervation to?
What does the cervical plexus provide innervation to?
What does the cervical plexus provide innervation to?
Which nerve is included in the cervical plexus?
Which nerve is included in the cervical plexus?
Which plexus crosses the floor of the posterior triangle?
Which plexus crosses the floor of the posterior triangle?
What crosses the floor of the posterior triangle besides the cervical plexus?
What crosses the floor of the posterior triangle besides the cervical plexus?
Which of the following is not located in the posterior triangle?
Which of the following is not located in the posterior triangle?
Which direction does the accessory nerve cross the posterior triangle?
Which direction does the accessory nerve cross the posterior triangle?
What can happen if the phrenic nerve is damaged?
What can happen if the phrenic nerve is damaged?
What is the name of the vein that can be damaged in the posterior triangle?
What is the name of the vein that can be damaged in the posterior triangle?
Which vein can cause a medical emergency if air enters it?
Which vein can cause a medical emergency if air enters it?
Study Notes
- The posterior triangle of the neck contains various muscles, including the omohyoid muscle.
- The external jugular vein, subclavian vein, transverse cervical vein, and suprascapular vein are located in the posterior triangle.
- The subclavian artery can be found in the posterior triangle as it emerges between the scalene muscles.
- Damage to the external jugular vein can lead to a medical emergency due to air entering the vein and stopping blood flow.
- The accessory nerve innervates the sternocleidomastoid and crosses the posterior triangle in an inferoposterior direction.
- The cervical plexus forms within the muscles of the floor of the posterior triangle and includes the phrenic nerve.
- Other branches of the cervical plexus provide cutaneous innervation to parts of the neck and scalp.
- The trunks of the brachial plexus also cross the floor of the posterior triangle.
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Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the posterior triangle of the neck with this quiz! From muscles to veins to nerves, this area contains important structures that are essential for proper function of the upper body. This quiz will cover various aspects of the posterior triangle, including its contents and associated clinical considerations. Sharpen your understanding of this complex anatomical region and its significance in the human body.
