Living Anatomy and Ultrasound Guidance

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What is the primary use of ultrasound in the context of the session?

Assessing larynx or trachea injury during trauma

Identifying metastatic malignant nodes in the neck glands (correct)

Examining blood flow within the carotid arteries

Locating and marking the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck

Which technique is highlighted for examining a range of structures in the head and neck?

Holding the transducer close to its base, similar to holding a pen

Doppler ultrasound for examining blood flow within the carotid arteries

Performing imaging of the neck with the subject sitting and the head rotated to the side

Using B-mode imaging to examine glands in the neck and identify thyroid nodules (correct)

What is a specific instruction provided for palpating the bones of the skull?

Palpating the cervical vertebrae

Locating and marking the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck

Palpating and locating features of the head and neck using alcohol gel and colored pens

Identifying the arteries running through transverse foramen (correct)

What does the ultrasound technique involve?

Holding the transducer close to its base, similar to holding a pen Signup and view all the answers

What is frequently used with Doppler ultrasound in this context?

Examining blood flow within the carotid arteries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Module 202: Living Anatomy and Ultrasound?

Describing and drawing surface marking projections of the musculature of the neck Signup and view all the answers

What materials are used for preparing hands prior to palpation in the living anatomy session?

Alcohol gel Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using colored pens in the living anatomy session?

Drawing surface markings Signup and view all the answers

In what way are students expected to participate in locating surface markings on the head and neck?

By palpating and being palpated Signup and view all the answers

What is the date mentioned in the text for Dominic O'Brien's contribution to 'Living Anatomy and Ultrasound'?

28/11/2022 Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the learning outcomes mentioned for Module 202: Living Anatomy and Ultrasound?

Applying an understanding of the nervous system in the neck to clinical scenarios Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from students who do not wish to participate in palpation activities during the session?

Make it clear to their colleagues and staff members Signup and view all the answers

What should students do before beginning their examination during the living anatomy session?

Prepare their hands using alcohol gel Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks involved in this living anatomy session?

Locating surface markings on the head and neck Signup and view all the answers

What is one specific area mentioned as part of 'the main components of the viscera of the neck' that students are expected to describe and draw surface marking projections for?

Larynx Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a structure that can be located by moving the transducer higher to the angle of the mandible?

Parotid gland Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided during the ultrasound examination of the eye to prevent irritation?

Pressure onto the eye Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber contains vitreous humor in the eyeball?

Postremal chamber Signup and view all the answers

What appears as a thin hyperechoic line at the front of the eyeball during ultrasound imaging?

Cornea Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle can be identified in the neck by ultrasound imaging?

Sternocleidomastoid muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve can be located by ultrasound in the neck?

Vagus nerve Signup and view all the answers

What structure is found in the carotid sheath?

Common carotid artery and internal jugular vein Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to prevent gel from entering the eye during ultrasound examination?

Ensure the eye remains closed during the exam Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when performing an ultrasound examination of the eye?

Applying excessive pressure on the eyelid Signup and view all the answers

Which structure can be seen as a hypoechoic globe-shaped ball during an ultrasound examination of the eye?

Vitreous chamber Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Living Anatomy and Ultrasound Techniques

Ultrasound is commonly used for central line insertion, internal jugular vein cannulation, and examination of the thyroid for nodules, adenomas, and malignancy.
The session involves palpating and locating features of the head and neck on a living subject using alcohol gel and colored pens for drawing surface markings.
Specific instructions are provided for palpating the bones of the skull, including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital bones, as well as the midfacial skeleton and regions such as bregma, lambda, and pterion.
Palpation of the cervical vertebrae and identification of the arteries running through transverse foramen and lying deep to the pterion are also part of the session.
The session includes locating and marking the anterior and posterior triangles of the neck, as well as palpating the thyroid and cricoid cartilage.
Questions related to the lymphatic tissue arrangement in relation to the triangles of the neck, as well as the significance of palpating enlarged nodes, are posed.
The ultrasound technique involves holding the transducer close to its base, similar to holding a pen, and using B-mode imaging to examine glands in the neck and identify thyroid nodules.
Ultrasound is also used to assess larynx or trachea injury during trauma, and Doppler ultrasound is frequently used to examine blood flow within the carotid arteries.
Specific instructions are provided for performing imaging of the neck with the subject sitting and the head rotated to the side, using a linear transducer on the anterior surface of the neck.
The session emphasizes the effectiveness of ultrasound in examining a range of structures in the head and neck, particularly for identifying metastatic malignant nodes in the neck glands.
The use of Doppler ultrasound for examining blood flow within the carotid arteries is highlighted as a technique to be tried during the session.
References to Gray’s Surface Anatomy and Ultrasound are made for additional guidance and imaging techniques.

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Test your knowledge of the surface marking projections of neck musculature, blood supply, and the main components of the neck's viscera. This quiz covers essential learning outcomes for Module 202: Living Anatomy and Ultrasound.

Living Anatomy and Ultrasound Guidance - Head and Neck

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