Side, Front And Back Of The Neck
Question 1. Enumerate the structures present in the superficial fascia of the neck.
Answer.
The superficial fascia of the neck contains:
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- Platysma
- Cutaneous nerves
- Superficial veins
- Superficial lymph vessels and lymph nodes
Question 2. What is suprasternal space (of Burns)? Give its contents.
Answer.
It is a triangular space above the suprasternal notch enclosed between the two layers of the investing layer of deep cervical fascia.
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Contents
- Sternal heads of sternocleidomastoid muscles
- Jugular venous arch
- Interclavicular (‘T’) ligament
- Lymph node (sometimes)
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