Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomical Terms for the Head and Neck

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the cervical enlargement in the context of head and neck anatomy?

A thickening of the thyroid gland in the anterior neck.

A swelling of the carotid artery located in the anterior neck.

An expanded area of the brainstem at the base of the skull.

A region of the spinal cord in the neck where nerves supplying the upper limbs originate.

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Understand the term 'cervical enlargement' in the context of anatomy. It refers to a specific region of the spinal cord located in the cervical (neck) area.

Recognize that the cervical enlargement is associated with the spinal cord, not other structures like the thyroid gland, carotid artery, or brainstem.

Learn that the cervical enlargement is a widened area of the spinal cord where nerves that supply the upper limbs originate. This is due to the increased neural input and output required for the arms and hands.

Differentiate the cervical enlargement from other anatomical features in the neck, such as the thyroid gland (an endocrine organ), carotid artery (a major blood vessel), and brainstem (part of the central nervous system located at the base of the skull).

Conclude that the correct description of the cervical enlargement is: 'A region of the spinal cord in the neck where nerves supplying the upper limbs originate.' This is the most accurate and relevant option based on the anatomy of the cervical region.