Neck - List of Structures

Osteology (from osteo table)

• Cervical spine

• Cervical vertebra

• Transverse foramina 

• C1 - Atlas

• C2 - Axis

• Dens

• Hyoid bone

• Clavicle 

Muscles

• Sternocleidomastoid m.   

• Infrahyoid (strap) mm.

• Sternohyoid m.

• Omohyoid m.

• Sternothyroid m.

• Thyrohyoid m.

Veins

• External jugular v.

• Internal jugular v.

Arteries

• Common carotid a.

• Superior thyroid a.

Nerves

• Vagus n. (CN X)

Carotid sheath & contents

• Common carotid a.

• Internal jugular v. 

• Vagus n. (CN X)

Larynx (from donors & plastinated donors)

• Thyroid cartilage

• Laryngeal prominence

• (Median) cricothyroid membrane

• Cricoid cartilage

Pharynx (from plastinated donors)

• Nasopharynx

• Opening to auditory (pharyngotympanic) tube

• Oropharynx

• Uvula

• Root of tongue & lingual tonsil

• Laryngopharynx 

• Epiglottis

• Entrance to esophagus

• Laryngeal inlet

Miscellaneous

• Thyroid gland

• Parathyroid glands

• Trachea