What are the two layers of the fascia and talk about their characteristics.
superficial fascia (subcutaneous tissue) distributes vessels & nerves/allows skin mobility/insulation (thermal & mechanical) deep fascia separates superficial from deep structures/strong & protective
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Where is the superficial fascia? what does it contain?
lies between the skin and the deep neck fascia. Contains: Sensory nerves (C2,C3 and C4) Platysma muscles Blood vessels - superficial veins (Lymphatic vessels and superficial lymph nodes)
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Which are the sensory nerves in the superficial fascia?
What does the investing layer contain- which muscles?
sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles
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What does the investing layer enclose?
the submandibular and parotid salivary glands
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what does the investing layer attach to?
hyoid bone; lower border of mandible; zygomatic arches; styloid processes; mastoid processes; superior nuchal line & spinous process of cervical vertebrae
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Where is the cranial nerve 9 in the neck?
deep to the investing layer (and to both muscles)- trapezius and sternocleidomastoid
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The sensory nerves of the right cervical plexus- where are they?
begin superficial to investing layer & sternocleidomastoid)
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What does the pretracheal layer contain? what organs and muscle parts?
Encloses the thyroid gland, trachea oesophagus and strap muscles
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What does the pre vertebral layer enclose?
postural muscles & the cervical vertebrae
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what major messes and nerves are contained in the prevertebral layer of deep cervical fascia?
the internal jugular veins the carotid arteries the vagus nerves (cranial nerves X) the deep cervical chain of lymph nodes & lymphatics
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The prevertebral layer connects the superior mediastinum to ....?
the jugular foraminae and carotid canals
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where is the retropharyngeal space?
between pretracheal & prevertebral fasciae)
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Buccopharyngeal fascia is continuous to?
the pretracheal fascia inferiorly
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What are the two layers of the fascia and talk about their characteristics.
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superficial fascia (subcutaneous tissue) distributes vessels & nerves/allows skin mobility/insulation (thermal & mechanical) deep fascia separates superficial from deep structures/strong & protective
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Where is the superficial fascia? what does it contain?
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Which are the sensory nerves in the superficial fascia?
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