Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia: Anatomy, Attachments, and Key Features

Cervical Fascias: Superficial And Deep Fascial Layers

Describe the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia in brief.
Answer.

Deep Cervical Fascia surrounds the neck like a deep cervical fasciacollar.

Deep Cervical Fascia Attachments

Deep Cervical Fascia Superiorly

• External occipital protuberance
• Superior nuchal line
• Mastoid process
• Base of mandible

Deep Cervical Fascia Inferiorly

• Spine of scapula
• Acromion process of scapula
• Clavicle
• Manubrium sterni

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Deep Cervical Fascia Anteriorly

• Symphysis menti
• Hyoid bone
• Oblique line of thyroid cartilage

Deep Cervical Fascia Posteriorly

• Ligamentum nuchae
• Spine of 7th cervical vertebra

Deep Cervical Fascia Features

• Splits to enclose:
  • Two muscles: Trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
  • Two salivary glands: Parotid and submandibular
  • Two spaces: Suprasternal and supraclavicular
• Forms two pulleys/slings – one each for the intermediate tendon of digastric and omohyoid
• Thickens to form two structures: Stylomandibular ligament and parotid masseteric fascia