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Which layer of cervical fascia surrounds the parotid gland and restricts its movement?
Which layer of cervical fascia surrounds the parotid gland and restricts its movement?
- Buccopharyngeal fascia (correct)
- Muscular layer of deep cervical fascia
- Investing layer of deep cervical fascia
- Pretracheal fascia
In the case of an abscess involving the pharyngeal tonsil eroding through the buccopharyngeal fascia, where would the purulent fluid now be found?
In the case of an abscess involving the pharyngeal tonsil eroding through the buccopharyngeal fascia, where would the purulent fluid now be found?
- Suprasternal space
- Carotid sheath
- Retropharyngeal space (correct)
- Danger space
Which muscle is enveloped in the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia in the posterior cervical region?
Which muscle is enveloped in the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia in the posterior cervical region?
- Splenius capitis
- Levator scapulae
- Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) (correct)
- Rhomboid major
What is the roof of the posterior triangle formed by?
What is the roof of the posterior triangle formed by?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia envelops the trapezius muscle in the posterior cervical region?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia envelops the trapezius muscle in the posterior cervical region?
What layer of deep cervical fascia forms the floor of the lateral cervical region?
What layer of deep cervical fascia forms the floor of the lateral cervical region?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia surrounds the carotid sheath?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia surrounds the carotid sheath?
Which space is located posterior to the buccopharyngeal fascia?
Which space is located posterior to the buccopharyngeal fascia?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia forms the roof of the posterior cervical region?
Which layer of deep cervical fascia forms the roof of the posterior cervical region?
Which layer of the deep cervical fascia wraps around the neck and splits to encompass trapezius and SCM muscles?
Which layer of the deep cervical fascia wraps around the neck and splits to encompass trapezius and SCM muscles?
What does the superficial cervical fascia contain?
What does the superficial cervical fascia contain?
Which space is created by the investing layer of deep cervical fascia and houses sternal heads of SCM, anterior jugular vein anastomoses, lymph nodes, and interclavicular ligament?
Which space is created by the investing layer of deep cervical fascia and houses sternal heads of SCM, anterior jugular vein anastomoses, lymph nodes, and interclavicular ligament?
What is crucial for surgical approaches in cases of neck lumps or abscesses?
What is crucial for surgical approaches in cases of neck lumps or abscesses?
What is emphasized by tuberculosis of the cervical spine leading to abscesses spreading through the fascial layers of the neck?
What is emphasized by tuberculosis of the cervical spine leading to abscesses spreading through the fascial layers of the neck?
What does the muscular layer of deep cervical fascia contain?
What does the muscular layer of deep cervical fascia contain?
What is effective in treating neck injuries, but requires a thorough understanding of fascial planes for accurate treatment?
What is effective in treating neck injuries, but requires a thorough understanding of fascial planes for accurate treatment?
Which layer of the neck contains the carotid sheath?
Which layer of the neck contains the carotid sheath?
The alar fascia is a part of which fascial layer of the neck?
The alar fascia is a part of which fascial layer of the neck?
Which space is bounded by the buccopharyngeal fascia anteriorly and the alar fascia posteriorly?
Which space is bounded by the buccopharyngeal fascia anteriorly and the alar fascia posteriorly?
The danger space is located posterior to which structure?
The danger space is located posterior to which structure?
Which fascial layer of the neck surrounds the thyroid gland and esophagus?
Which fascial layer of the neck surrounds the thyroid gland and esophagus?
The carotid sheath contains which of the following structures?
The carotid sheath contains which of the following structures?
The superficial cervical fascia contains which of the following?
The superficial cervical fascia contains which of the following?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia covers the scalene muscles and forms the floor of the posterior triangle?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia covers the scalene muscles and forms the floor of the posterior triangle?
Which space contains fat and lymph nodes, enabling necessary movements during swallowing, phonation, and respiration?
Which space contains fat and lymph nodes, enabling necessary movements during swallowing, phonation, and respiration?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia extends from the skull base to the coccyx, enveloping vertebral bodies and muscles?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia extends from the skull base to the coccyx, enveloping vertebral bodies and muscles?
Which space allows the spread of infection due to its loose connective tissue, extending from the base of the skull to the diaphragm?
Which space allows the spread of infection due to its loose connective tissue, extending from the base of the skull to the diaphragm?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia can serve as a pathway for the spread of infection to the mediastinum?
Which layer of the Deep Cervical Fascia can serve as a pathway for the spread of infection to the mediastinum?
Which space is roofed by the superficial cervical fascia and floored by the pharynx, larynx, and thyroid gland?
Which space is roofed by the superficial cervical fascia and floored by the pharynx, larynx, and thyroid gland?
Which fascia extends from the pretracheal layer to the buccinator muscle in the face, containing the pharynx and pharyngeal constrictors?
Which fascia extends from the pretracheal layer to the buccinator muscle in the face, containing the pharynx and pharyngeal constrictors?
Flashcards
Visceral Layer
Visceral Layer
Deep cervical fascia layer surrounding trachea and thyroid gland.
Prevertebral Layer
Prevertebral Layer
Deep cervical fascia layer enveloping vertebral bodies and muscles.
Retropharyngeal Space
Retropharyngeal Space
Space behind pharynx, containing fat and lymph nodes.
Alar Layer
Alar Layer
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Danger Space
Danger Space
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Carotid Sheath
Carotid Sheath
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Anterior Cervical Region
Anterior Cervical Region
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Buccopharyngeal Fascia
Buccopharyngeal Fascia
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Pretracheal Fascia
Pretracheal Fascia
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Prevertebral Fascia
Prevertebral Fascia
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Anterior Triangle
Anterior Triangle
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Superficial Cervical Fascia
Superficial Cervical Fascia
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Deep Cervical Fascia
Deep Cervical Fascia
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Posterior Triangle
Posterior Triangle
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Common Carotid Artery
Common Carotid Artery
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Internal Jugular Vein
Internal Jugular Vein
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Infection spread
Infection spread
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Structures in Retropharyngeal Space
Structures in Retropharyngeal Space
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Swallowing, phonation, and respiration
Swallowing, phonation, and respiration
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Study Notes
Fascial Layers and Spaces of the Neck
- The Visceral Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia is divided into two layers based on the position relative to the trachea, containing the trachea and thyroid gland, and can serve as a pathway for the spread of infection to the mediastinum.
- The Prevertebral Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia extends from the skull base to the coccyx, enveloping vertebral bodies and muscles, contributing to the formation of the carotid sheath and the axillary sheath.
- The Retropharyngeal Space, between the alar fascia and the fascia of the pharyngeal constrictors, contains fat and lymph nodes draining the pharynx, nasal cavity, and middle ears, enabling necessary movements during swallowing, phonation, and respiration.
- The Alar Layer, a derivative of the prevertebral layer, separates the retropharyngeal space from the danger space, which extends from the base of the skull to the diaphragm, allowing the spread of infection due to its loose connective tissue.
- Infections can spread from the nose/mouth/throat to the mediastinum through the retropharyngeal space and the danger space, degrading through layers of fascia.
- The Carotid Sheath, formed by contributions from the prevertebral, pretracheal, and investing layers, contains the common and internal carotid arteries, internal jugular vein, CN X, deep cervical lymph nodes, carotid sinus nerve, and sympathetic nerve fibers, potentially serving as a pathway for infections and bleeds.
- The Anterior Cervical Region/Anterior Triangle is roofed by the superficial cervical fascia and floored by the pharynx, larynx, and thyroid gland.
- The buccopharyngeal fascia extends from the pretracheal layer to the buccinator muscle in the face, containing the pharynx and pharyngeal constrictors.
- The pretracheal fascia splits to encompass the thyroid gland, superiorly anchored to the hyoid bone and merging with the fibrous pericardium of the heart.
- The Prevertebral Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia covers the scalene muscles and forms the floor of the posterior triangle, contributing to the formation of the carotid sheath and the axillary sheath.
- The Danger Space, filled with loose connective tissue, allows movement of neck tissues but presents little resistance to the spread of infection through this area, extending from the base of the skull to the diaphragm and continuous with the posterior mediastinum.
- The Retropharyngeal Space contains fat and lymph nodes, allowing necessary movements of the pharynx, esophagus, larynx, and trachea during swallowing, phonation, and respiration.
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