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| Palpable Skeletal Features |
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Definition
hyoid bone
transverse processes of atlas
inferior border of mandible
vertebra prominens-spinous process of C7
laryngeal prominence at C4
cricoid cartilage at C6 |
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Definition
| contains platysma muscle supplied by facial nerve |
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| investing layer of deep fascia |
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Definition
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cervical vertebral column
back muscles |
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trachea
larynx
esophagus
thyroid gland
infrahyoid
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Definition
common carotid artery
internal jugular vein
vagus nerve |
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Term
Boundaries of Posterior Cervical Triangle |
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Definition
SCM
trapezius
clavicle
-from investing layer of deep fascia to fascial carpet
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Term
Subdivisions of posterior cervicle triangle |
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Definition
Spinal Accessory Nerve defines"Carefree" and "Careful" zones
Omohyoid defines subclavian trtiangle with subclavian artery and vein
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Definition
-between external and internal jugular veins
-seperates the anterior and posterior cervical triangles
-protects carotid sheath
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| Sternum and medial end of clavicle to mastoid process |
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spinal accessory nerve
C2 & C3 |
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Definition
flexion of head
ipsilateral flexion
contralateral rotation alone |
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Term
Superficial nerves (cutaneous sesory anterior primary rami of cervicle plexus)
Three Go Up |
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Definition
1. Lesser Occiptal Nerve C2
2. Great Auricular Nerve C2 &C3
3. Transverse Cervicle Nerve C2 &C3 |
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Term
| Lesser Occipital Nerve C2 |
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Definition
| Follows posterior border of SCM to supply scalp behind ear |
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Term
| Great Auricular Nerve C2 & C3 |
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Definition
| Vertically across SCM to supply skin around external ear |
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| Transverse Cervical Nerve C2 & C3 |
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Definition
| Horizontally across SCM to supply skin of anterior neck |
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Superficial Nerves (Cutaneous anterior primary rami of cervical plexus)
Three Go Down |
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Definition
Medial, intermediate and lateral supraclavicular nerves C3 & C4
-pierce the playtsma to supply skin inferior to clavicle |
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Definition
Cross SCM
Parallel to Great Auricular Nerve
carrying superficial drainage to subclavian vein |
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Definition
inferior belly crosses lower portion of posterior triangle, attaches from superior border of scapula to an intermediate tendon attaching to clavicle to the hyoid bone
supplied by ansa cervicalis nerve C1-C3
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Term
| Scalenus Anterior, Medius, & Posterior |
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Definition
- Deep to floor of posterior triangle
- Extending from transverse processes of cervical vertebrae to first rib (anterior & medius) and to second rib (posterior)
- Supplied by anterior primary rami of cervical nerve
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Term
| Splenius Capitis & Levator Scapulae |
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Definition
| Located superior and posterior to scalenus medius within the posterior cervicle triangle |
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Term
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Definition
Spinal Accessory Nerve C1-C5
Phrenic Nerve C3-C5
Brachial Plexus C5-T1
Suprascapular Nerve C4-C6
Dorsal Scapular Nerve C4-C5 |
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| Spinal Accessory Nerve C1-C5 |
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Definition
Supplies trapezius and SCM
Cranial root supplies larynx and pharynx with vagus |
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Definition
Superior to anterior scalene
motor nerve to diaphragm |
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Term
| Accessory Phrenic Nerve C5 |
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Definition
| May lie lateral to phrenic nerve |
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Definition
Roots and trunks emerge between scalenus anterior and medius
Superior, middle and inferior trunks located superior to clavicle |
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| Suprascapular Nerve C4-C6 |
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Definition
From trunks of BP
Lateral to brachial plexus |
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| Dorsal Scapular Nerve C4-C5 |
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Definition
| Enters the levator scapulae |
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Definition
Passes behind scalenus anterior to lateral border of rib 1
Becomes axillary artery
Found deep to clavicle in subclavian triangle
Branch: Thyrocervical trunk |
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Definition
1. Suprascapular artery
2.Transverse cervical artery
3. Dorsal Scapular Artery
4. Subclavian Vein |
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