Muscular Triangle, and visceral compartment

Objectives

Discuss the formation, course and termination of anterior jugular vein
Review the extension of the pre-tracheal fascia
Outline the boundaries, roof, floor and content of muscular triangle
Compare the position of the 4 infra-hyoid muscles & their nerve supply.
Describe the thyroid gland (location, parts, and function)
Outline important relations of the thyroid gland
Summarize blood supply and venous drainage of the thyroid gland
Relate the external & recurrent laryngeal nerves to arteries supplying the gland.
Explain why an enlarged thyroid gland move with swallowing
Review the layers encountered during surgery to uncovering the thyroid gland
Define the thyroglossal cyst and explain its development
Describe the parathyroid glands (location, shape, and function)
Acknowledge the constant position of the superior parathyroid and the variable position of the inferior parathyroid
Describe the trachea (structure, location and important relations)
Define tracheostomy and List the structures encountered during the procedure
Outline the structure, location and important relations of esophagus