Head and Neck Clinical Applications, Comparative Anatomy & Topography

cleft palate

Failure of the two sides of the hard or soft palate to fuse correctly is called:

thyroid cartilage

cricoid cartilage

During a transtracheal wash, a catheter is inserted between what two landmarks?

oral cavity, oropharynx, epiglottis, laryngopharynx, esophagus

List the major structures you pass through or around, IN ORDER, during intubation of the esophagus.

1-oral cavity

2-oropharynx

3-epiglottis

4-laryngeal inlet

5-laryngeal ventricles

6-vocal cords

7-trachea

List the major structures you need to consider, i.e. pass through... or around (past), during intubation of the trachea.

nostrils

soft palate

laryngeal ventricles

Brachycephalic syndrome is a combination of complications affecting what 3 anatomical structures:

external jugular vein

Important site for venipuncture in neck:

lower incisors

In horses, what teeth are usually used for aging?

upper incisors, upper canines, first premolars

In cattle, what GROUPS of teeth are absent?

guttural pouch

What are the large, diverticula of the auditory-tube found in the horse?

infraorbital

The highlighted area would be blocked by what type of nerve block?

mental

The highlighted area would be blocked by what type of nerve block?

retrobulbar

The highlighted area would be blocked by what type of nerve block?

In cattle the horn core communicates with what cavity of the head, making it susceptible to infection after dehorning...

In cattle the horn core communicates with what cavity of the head, making it susceptible to infection after dehorning?