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Deep Neck - UNC MS1 Anatomy
Deep Neck - UNC MS1 Anatomy
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Anatomy
Graduate
12/04/2011

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