Neck — Flashcards

The bifurcation of common carotid artery is at the level of the _____ border of thyroid cartilage (C3-C4 junction).

The transverse cervical nerve is formed by fibres from _____ and C3 roots of the cervical plexus

_____ cartilage is also known as the cartilage of Santorini.

Infraglottic larynx is drained by lymphatics, which pierce the _____ membrane and go to lower deep cervical nodes and mediastinal nodes

Modifications of deep cervical fascia:The capsule of the thyroid formed from the _____ fascia is thickened posteriorly and forms the Suspensory ligament of Berry on either side

Modifications of deep cervical fascia:The _____ fascia forms the axillary sheath by surrounding the brachial plexus

Boundaries of the carotid triangle:_____ border is formed by the posterior belly of digastric and stylohyoid muscle.

The trachea starts at the level of the inferior border of the _____ cartilage at the level of the C6 vertebra.

True vocal sulci include sulcus _____ and sulcus vergeture

Structures passing between middle and inferior constrictors:_____ nerveSuperior laryngeal vessels