Term
| what is the venous angle? |
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Definition
| intersection of the internal jugular and the subclavian |
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Term
| what is in the carotid shealth? |
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Definition
| common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve |
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Term
what is the carotid body/sinus?
innervated by? |
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Definition
carotid body - chemoreceptor that monitors blood oxy levels.
carotid sinus - baroreceptor that reacts to changes in arterial pressure; part of the internal carotid artery.
innervated by glossopharyngeal nerve.
Both located at carotid bifurcation. |
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Term
| what do the parathyroid glands do? |
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Definition
| secrete parathormone which controls phosphorus and calcium blood levels |
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Term
| what do the thyroid glands do? |
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Definition
produces iodine containing hormones - T3,4 which regulate metabolic rates.
produces polypeptide hormone, calcitonin, to lower serum calcium levels. |
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Term
| what do the internal and external branches of the superior laryngeal nerve innervate? |
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Definition
Internal – gets mucous membranes above vocal cords
External – gets cricothyroid muscle |
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Term
| what do the recurrent laryngeal nerves innervate? |
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Definition
| gets mucous membranes below vocal cords and remaining larynx muscles |
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