Carotid sheath
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The carotid sheath is a condensation of the deep cervical fascia[1]: 578 enveloping multiple vital neurovascular structures of the neck,[2] including the common and internal carotid arteries, the internal jugular vein, the vagus nerve (CN X), and ansa cervicalis.[1]: 578 [2] The carotid sheath helps protects the structures contained therein.[2]
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Latin | vagina carotica fasciae cervicalis |
TA98 | A04.2.05.007 |
TA2 | 2214 |
FMA | 46561 |
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