Topography of Neck in Medicine and Surgery

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Questions and Answers

Which muscle is considered a superficial muscle of the neck?

Sternomastoid (correct)
Omohyoid
Digastric muscle
Longus colli

The pretracheal fascia surrounds the esophagus.

True (A)

Name one of the triangles found in the superficial muscles of the neck.

Submental triangle

The ___________ gland is located in the neck region.

thyroid Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features of the neck with their descriptions:

Platysma = Superficial neck muscle Carotid sheath = Surrounds carotid arteries and jugular vein Digastric muscle = Suprahyoid muscle Inferior belly = Part of the omohyoid muscle Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is NOT typically associated with the carotid sheath?

Thyroid gland (D) Signup and view all the answers

The sternomastoid muscle is located in the anterior triangle of the neck.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fascia surrounds the thyroid gland?

Pretracheal fascia Signup and view all the answers

The _ and _ form the two bellies of the digastric muscle.

anterior belly, posterior belly Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a function of the infrahyoid muscles?

Depressing the hyoid bone (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which structure forms the boundary between the right and left nasal cavities?

Nasal septum (A) Signup and view all the answers

The epiglottis is located between the oropharynx and the nasopharynx.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the cervical plexus?

Innervates structures in the neck and parts of the shoulder. Signup and view all the answers

The structure that forms the boundary between the nose and mouth is the ______.

hard palate Signup and view all the answers

Match the following structures with their functions:

Nasal septum = Divides the nasal cavities Uvula = Prevents food from entering the nasal cavity Eustachian tube = Connects the middle ear to the nasopharynx Epiglottis = Closes off the windpipe during swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Which plexus is responsible for innervation to the upper limb?

Brachial plexus (B) Signup and view all the answers

The trachea is located above the C6 vertebra.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name the three sets of nasal conchae.

Superior, middle, and inferior conchae. Signup and view all the answers

The ______ is the section of the pharynx that lies behind the mouth.

oropharynx Signup and view all the answers

Match each part of the palate with its description:

Hard palate = Bony front part of the roof of the mouth Soft palate = Muscular back part of the roof of the mouth Uvula = Small projection hanging from the back of the soft palate Palate = Separates the oral cavity from the nasal cavity Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Neck Compartments

Divisions within the neck containing specific organs and structures.

Neck Fascia

Layers of connective tissue that enclose and support muscles and organs in the neck.

Platysma

The superficial muscle of the neck, responsible for skin movements.

Carotid Sheath

The connective tissue sheath that surrounds the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve.