Side Front And Back Of The Neck Anatomy Notes

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:

• 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.

Contents

• Sternal heads of sternocleidomastoid muscles
• Jugular venous arch
• Interclavicular (‘T’) ligament
• Lymph node (sometimes)