Additional information flashcards

Question 1

What are the attachments of the investing fascia?

Answer 1

Superiorly (4)
- superior nuchal line of occipital bone
- mastoid process of temporal bone
- zygomatic arches
- inferior border of mandible

Inferiorly (4)
- spine of scapula
- acromion
- clavicle
- manubrium

Anteriorly (1)
- hyoid

Posteriorly (2)
- ligamnetum nuchae
- periosteum of C7 spinous process

Question 2

What are the boundaries of pretracheal fascia?

Answer 2

• posteriorly and superior continuous with buccopharyngeal fascia of pharynx
• laterally fuses with alar fascia and the carotid sheaths
• pierced by thyroid vessels

Question 3

What are the boundaries of prevertebral fascia?

Answer 3

• superior fixed to cranial base
• inferiorly blends with endothoracic fascia and anterior longitudinal ligament (T3/4)
• extends laterally over 1st rib to surround brachial plexus

Question 4

What are the boundaries of the neck?

Answer 4

Anterior - top of manubrium, superior border of clavicle
Posterior - body of T1, superior margin of scapula to coracoid process
Lateral - first pair of ribs and costal cartilage
Inferior - superior thoracic aperture and axillary inlets

Question 5

What are the boundaries of the neck?

Answer 5

Anterior - top of manubrium, superior border of clavicle
Posterior - body of T1, superior margin of scapula to coracoid process
Lateral - first pair of ribs and costal cartilage
Inferior - superior thoracic aperture and axillary inlets