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Toledo PT Anatomy Posterior Triangle of Neck
Toledo PT Anatomy Posterior Triangle of the Neck
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Anatomy
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10/17/2009

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Term
Contents of the Occipital Triangle
Definition
cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus, spinal accessory nerve (C XI), brachial plexus (branches & trunks), transverse cervical & dorsal scapular a's, phrenic nerve(not seen)
Term
Supraclavicular Triangle Contents
Definition
external jugular vein, subclavian artery and vein, suprascapular artery
Term
What nerve innervates the platysma?
Definition
cervical branch of the Facial Nerve.
Term
What does the external jugular vein drain?
Definition
Scalp and the side of the face.
Term
Where does Spinal Accessory nerve lie in relation to the SCM?
Definition
descends inferior and posterior, deep to SCM. lies on the body of levator Scapulae m. Travels deep to upper trapezius at lower 2/3. innervates SCM and trap. iatrogenic nerve injury.
Term
What is EJV's spatial relationship to SCM and playsma?
Definition
Superficial to SCM but deep to platysma.
Term
What area does the greater auricular nerve innervate?
Definition
small area behind the ear.
Term
What area does the transverse cervical nerve innervate?
Definition
cutaneous innervation of anterior neck
Term
What area does the supraclavicular nerve innervate?
Definition
supraspinatus muscles & infraspinatus muscles.
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