The accessory nerve provides motor function (movement) to two muscles essential to neck and shoulder movement, the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the trapezius, as well as to the larynx (voice box) and ...

"Even if there are no symptoms, early signs of plaque in your carotid arteries can quietly become more dangerous over time," Dr. Bos said.

Which artery is best for pulse checks during emergencies? Assess a patient’s pulse through the radial artery or the carotid artery based on their level of consciousness May 13, 2025 10:02 AM • ...

Figure 3. Under the RSI plan, with suction ready and assistance from the ENT doctor, a cuffed 6.0 ETT was inserted through the open wound. A 15 cm horizontal (Figure 4) wound was found in the anterior ...

Carotid angioplasty and stenting can help open up blocked carotid arteries. It’s often used to help prevent strokes, and your doctor might recommend it if you have a blocked artery. If you’re ...

Revascularization of carotid arteries has always been a challenging procedure, and both carotid surgery and transfemoral carotid stenting can lead to severe complications. Then, in 2015, the FDA ...

The internal jugular vein runs vertically down each side of the neck behind the sternocleidomastoid muscle within the carotid sheath, a tube of connective tissue that runs from the base of the skull ...

Figure 1 Anterior view of bilateral supraclavicular regions with sternocleidomastoid muscles reflected and bilateral Virchow nodes exposed. (CCA: right common carotid artery that has been cut and tied ...

John Davis underwent transcarotid artery revascularization, a surgical procedure considered a “game changer” in the treatment of carotid artery disease on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Las Vegas.