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Which surface anatomy feature is associated with the enlarged, firm left supraclavicular mass mentioned in the text?
Which surface anatomy feature is associated with the enlarged, firm left supraclavicular mass mentioned in the text?
What is the central location where the cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus (C2-C3) enter the posterior triangle of the neck?
What is the central location where the cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus (C2-C3) enter the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which of the following is NOT a cutaneous branch of the cervical plexus (C2-C4)?
Which of the following is NOT a cutaneous branch of the cervical plexus (C2-C4)?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the maxillary region of the face?
Which cranial nerve is associated with the maxillary region of the face?
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Which of the following is NOT a motor branch of the cervical plexus (C1-C4)?
Which of the following is NOT a motor branch of the cervical plexus (C1-C4)?
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What is the function of the ansa cervicalis, a motor branch of the cervical plexus?
What is the function of the ansa cervicalis, a motor branch of the cervical plexus?
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Which of the following is NOT a branch of the cervical plexus (C1-C4)?
Which of the following is NOT a branch of the cervical plexus (C1-C4)?
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What is the function of the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the thyroid gland?
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What is the location of the parathyroid glands?
What is the location of the parathyroid glands?
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What is the role of the sympathetic trunks in the root of the neck?
What is the role of the sympathetic trunks in the root of the neck?
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What is the anatomical relationship between the inferior cervical ganglion and the T1 ganglion?
What is the anatomical relationship between the inferior cervical ganglion and the T1 ganglion?
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What is the location of the middle cervical ganglion?
What is the location of the middle cervical ganglion?
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What is the anatomical relationship between the root of the neck and the thorax?
What is the anatomical relationship between the root of the neck and the thorax?
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What is the anatomical location of the thyroid gland?
What is the anatomical location of the thyroid gland?
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Which of the following is NOT a learning objective described for the neck anatomy?
Which of the following is NOT a learning objective described for the neck anatomy?
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Which of the following is a disclosure or conflict of interest mentioned by Dr. Mark Hankin?
Which of the following is a disclosure or conflict of interest mentioned by Dr. Mark Hankin?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the structures mentioned to be described for the neck anatomy?
Which of the following is NOT one of the structures mentioned to be described for the neck anatomy?
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According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?
According to the information provided, which of the following statements is TRUE?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the resources authored by Dr. Mark Hankin?
Which of the following is NOT one of the resources authored by Dr. Mark Hankin?
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Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is correct?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is correct?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the information provided?
Which of the following statements is TRUE based on the information provided?
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Which nerve passes through the interscalene space between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
Which nerve passes through the interscalene space between the anterior and middle scalene muscles?
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Which muscle is innervated by the superior root of the ansa cervicalis that 'hitchhikes' on the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?
Which muscle is innervated by the superior root of the ansa cervicalis that 'hitchhikes' on the hypoglossal nerve (CN XII)?
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What is the primary spinal nerve root contribution to the phrenic nerve?
What is the primary spinal nerve root contribution to the phrenic nerve?
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Which of the following structures is NOT in close anatomical relationship with the phrenic nerve?
Which of the following structures is NOT in close anatomical relationship with the phrenic nerve?
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Which nerve innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles?
Which nerve innervates the trapezius and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles?
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Which of the following statements about the accessory nerve (CN XI) is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the accessory nerve (CN XI) is TRUE?
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Which of the following statements about the cervical sympathetic ganglia is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the cervical sympathetic ganglia is CORRECT?
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Which structure does the inferior thyroid artery cross during its course?
Which structure does the inferior thyroid artery cross during its course?
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Which vein(s) drain(s) into the left brachiocephalic vein?
Which vein(s) drain(s) into the left brachiocephalic vein?
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What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
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Which artery typically supplies blood to the thyroid gland?
Which artery typically supplies blood to the thyroid gland?
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Which anatomical structure is located in the tracheoesophageal groove?
Which anatomical structure is located in the tracheoesophageal groove?
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During a thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy, which structure needs to be protected while ligating the inferior thyroid artery?
During a thyroidectomy or parathyroidectomy, which structure needs to be protected while ligating the inferior thyroid artery?
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What is the typical number of arteries supplying the thyroid gland?
What is the typical number of arteries supplying the thyroid gland?
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