Neck: Fascial layers and tissue spaces
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The neck has multiple layers of fascia. It can be simply divided into superficial and deep fascia. The deep fascia can be further subdivided into four well defined layers.
Image illustrating the fascial layers of the neck
Superficial fascia
- Thin layer that encloses platysma and contains superficial neurovascular supply including cutaneonus nervesDeep superficila facsia
- Investing fascia
- Prevertebral fascia
- Pretracheal fascia
- Carotid sheath
Image illustrating the fascial layers of the neck
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