Arteries of the head and neck

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    Title Anatomical variation of the superior thyroid artery and its relation to the external laryngeal nerve. Introduction The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland located in the anterior triangle of the neck. It consists of two lobes, right and left, connected by an isthmus in the middle. The thyroid gland is mainly supplied by the superior thyroid artery, the first branch of the external carotid artery, and the inferior thyroid artery, a branch of the thyrocervical trunk of the subclavian artery; and occasionally by the thyroidea ima artery, an infrequent branch of the arch of the aorta. The venous drainage of the thyroid gland is into the internal jugular vein through the superior and the middle thyroid vein; and by the inferior thyroid…

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    Adaptations Of Owls

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    beneficial to a human, is an owl and its ability to turn its neck 270 degrees without dying. The anatomy of the bird's neck is specially set up so that as the head turns to its full potential, the brain will not lose blood flow. The inability for humans to complete the 270-degree rotation is due to the fact that not only will the brain lose blood flow but the bone and other connective tissues also attribute…

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    to the head, neck, and arms. Innominate artery, sometimes referred as brachiocephalic trunk begins at aortic arch (second branch) and ends at the carotid bifurcation. Innominate artery travels upward and give rise to the right subclavian artery and the right common carotid artery. It supplies blood to the right arm, head, and neck. Right Subclavian artery and Left subclavian artery, On the left side of the body the subclavian comes directly from the aortic arch and ends at the thoracic…

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    The neck is a complex part of the human anatomy. In addition to supporting the head, it serves as a conduit of blood flow and nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. In spite of this essential function, it's highly vulnerable to injury, particularly the carotid and vertebral arteries. The carotid artery is close to the surface of the neck and can be injured by blunt trauma. Both the carotid and vertebral arteries can be injured by rapid or violent motions of the neck or when…

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    The Humerus Symposicles

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    are many parts of the Humerus including the head, greater and lesser tubercles, Anatomical and surgical necks, Intertubercular sulcus, Radial groove, Deltoid tuberosity, medial and lateral supracondylar ridge, Radial fossa, Coronoid Fossa, Olecranon fossa, medial and…

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    Jugular Veins Lab Report

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    Jugular Veins The most accessible veins for examination are the internal and external jugular veins in the neck. Both veins drain bilaterally from the head and neck into the superior vena cava. The external jugular vein lies superficially and is just above the clavicle. The internal jugular vein lies deeper, along the carotid artery. It is best to examine the right internal jugular vein because it follows a more direct anatomical path to the right atrium of the heart. The column of blood inside…

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    Giraffe Research Paper

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    Giraffes are a mammal meaning that they are warm blooded. They are found in the open plains of the African Savannahs. The feed on the leaves of trees, mainly acacia, and have adapted to have very long legs and necks in order to reach the tops of the trees to feed. Their long tongues also help them to reach their food source. Giraffes can be up to 6 metres tall with their legs and necks reaching up to 1.8 metres. They are herbivores. The main predator of the giraffe is the lion, however, young…

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    Neck Pain Research Paper

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    Headaches, neck pain and stiff neck are the most common complaints heard and treated by chiropractors and doctors today. If you awaken with a stiff neck or with neck pain often it is likely in the pillow you are using. Headaches and neck pain are sometimes related, especially when your neck is not properly supported during sleep. What you need is to know how to choose the best kinds of pillows for neck pain so you can avoid this problem by supporting your head and neck while you sleep. A good…

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    Concussions are violent blows to the head that could seriously damage brain activity. This has been an issue a lot recently because there is a large controversy over former collegiate and professional football players filing Class Action Lawsuits against their respective leagues. These Class Action Lawsuits are for benefits for former players due to negligence of players’ health by the governing bodies of their respective leagues. There are very limited solutions to fixing concussions in sports…

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    podiatrist every month. Patient also stated that uses sunscreen while in the sun. Head and neck Subjective data Adapted from Weber, Kelly & Sprengel, 2014: Lippincott, with permission. Questions Findings Current Symptoms as reported by assessment partner 1. Reported nodules or lesions on head or neck. No significant findings found on head and neck. Patient denies having previous noticeable lesion on head or neck. 2. Difficulty moving head or neck. There was no difficulty noted with…

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