Root of the neck: scalenus and the key nerves

The root of the neck contains a number of important structures. The college expects candidates to be familiar with scalenus anterior and also the key nerves, vasculature and lymph nodes in the root of the neck.

Diagram illustrating the Brachial plexus Passing through Scalene Window


Diagram illustrating the Phrenic nerve lying on Scalenus


Diagram illustrating the different paths of the left and right recurrent laryngeal nerves