Identify the deep structures of the anterior neck.
- Identify the omohyoid and sternohyoid muscles. (G 8.9;N 28;Gl 45.5)
- Identify the
sternothyroid and
thyrohyoid muscles. (G 8.12;N 28;Gl 45.5) Identify the
cricoid cartilage,
cricothyroid ligament (membrane) and
cricothyroid muscle. (G 8.18;N 28;Gl 45.28)
Important Relationship
- The thyroid cartilage (laminae) are positioned superior to the cricoid cartilage.
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Identify the
trachea and the
thyroid gland
(lobes and
isthmus). (G 8.18;N 76;Gl 45.25A)
Important Relationships
- The thyroid gland (isthmus) is positioned directly anterior to the trachea.
- The thyroid gland (lobes) is positioned directly lateral to the trachea.
