KROK 1 2010 – Question 192 · KROK (Medicine) · Human Anatomy
Surgical approach to the thyroid gland from the transverse (collar) approach involves opening of interaponeurotic suprasternal space. What anatomic structure localized in this space is dangerous to be damaged?
- A. Subclavicular vein
- B. Superior thyroid artery
- C. Inferior thyroid artery
- D. Jugular venous arch
- E. External jugular vein
Hint
Recall what lies between the two layers of cervical fascia just above the sternal notch, and which of these contents is hazardous to injure during a collar incision.
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