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Which nerve is sometimes called the Amelita Galli-Curci nerve?
Which nerve is sometimes called the Amelita Galli-Curci nerve?
- Middle thyroid vein
- Inferior thyroid vein
- External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve (correct)
- Superior thyroid vein
Which nerve controls the pitch of voice?
Which nerve controls the pitch of voice?
- Superior thyroid vein
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve (correct)
- Middle thyroid vein
- Inferior thyroid vein
Which nerve is found just at the back of the thyroid gland and tracheal groove?
Which nerve is found just at the back of the thyroid gland and tracheal groove?
- Recurrent laryngeal nerve (correct)
- Middle thyroid vein
- Superior thyroid vein
- Inferior thyroid vein
Which veins should be taken into consideration during thyroidectomy?
Which veins should be taken into consideration during thyroidectomy?
What happens if the Recurrent laryngeal nerve is lost?
What happens if the Recurrent laryngeal nerve is lost?
What is the function of the External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
What is the function of the External branch of the superior laryngeal nerve?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
Where are the parathyroid glands located?
How many parathyroid glands are there?
How many parathyroid glands are there?
What hormone do the parathyroid glands secrete?
What hormone do the parathyroid glands secrete?
What is the function of the Recurrent laryngeal nerve?
What is the function of the Recurrent laryngeal nerve?
During thyroidectomy, why is it important to preserve at least one or two PT glands?
During thyroidectomy, why is it important to preserve at least one or two PT glands?
What are the functions of the vagus nerve?
What are the functions of the vagus nerve?
What happens if the carotid artery is damaged or cut during thyroidectomy?
What happens if the carotid artery is damaged or cut during thyroidectomy?
What structures are contained within the carotid sheath?
What structures are contained within the carotid sheath?
What can happen if the cervical trachea is damaged, cut, or perforated during surgery?
What can happen if the cervical trachea is damaged, cut, or perforated during surgery?
What is the function of the esophagus?
What is the function of the esophagus?
What is the purpose of removing lymph nodes during thyroidectomy?
What is the purpose of removing lymph nodes during thyroidectomy?
Which level of lymph nodes is in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and above the hyoid bone?
Which level of lymph nodes is in front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle and above the hyoid bone?
What can happen if lymph nodes in the neck are affected by cancer?
What can happen if lymph nodes in the neck are affected by cancer?
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
What is the purpose of the lymphatic system?
Which structures are located superficial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
Which structures are located superficial to the sternocleidomastoid muscle?
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy procedure?
What is the purpose of a tracheostomy procedure?
Where is the incision placed during a tracheostomy procedure?
Where is the incision placed during a tracheostomy procedure?
What is the normal direction of air during inhalation?
What is the normal direction of air during inhalation?
What is the purpose of an emergency tracheostomy?
What is the purpose of an emergency tracheostomy?
Where is the tracheostomy tube usually placed in relation to the thyroid and cricoid cartilages?
Where is the tracheostomy tube usually placed in relation to the thyroid and cricoid cartilages?
What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?
What is the purpose of the Heimlich maneuver?
What are the structures located before the trachea (from most superficial)?
What are the structures located before the trachea (from most superficial)?
What is the purpose of giving back blows during an upper airway obstruction?
What is the purpose of giving back blows during an upper airway obstruction?
What is it called when there is leakage of air into the neck?
What is it called when there is leakage of air into the neck?
