fascia Flashcards
between dermis and deep fascia
superficial cervical fascia
contains the platysma muscle
superficial cervical fascia
extends from mastoid and mandible to the clavicle and acromion and from the ligamentum nuchae and spinous processes to the midline
superficial (investing) layer (lamina)
surrounds the trapezius, SCM and inferior portion of the parotid gland
superficial (investing) layer (lamina)
continuous with remainder of parotid fascia
superficial (investing) layer (lamina)
surrounds the common and internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and the vagus nerve
carotid sheath
what is in the carotid sheath?
common and internal carotid artery
internal jugular vein
vagus nerve
extends lateral and anterior to levator scapulae, longus colli and capitis and scalene muscles to form the floor of the posterior triangle
prevertebral fascia
from base of skull to mediastinum
prevertebral fascia
continuous with axillary sheath and anterior longitudinal ligament
prevertebral fascia
defines the posterior boundry of the retropharyngeal space
prevertebral fascia
surrounds the infrahyoid muscles, thyroid gland, esophagus and trachea
pretrachial (visceral) fascia (lamina)
continuous with buccopharyngeal fascia
pretracheal (visceral) fascia (lamina)
internal epimysium of constrictor muscles
pharyngobasilar fascia
extends from base of skull (pharyngeal tubercle) to the pterygomandibular raphe and pharyngeal raphae
pharyngobasilar fascia
