A study of the sectional anatomy of the deep cervical fascia
- VernacularTitle:颈深筋膜的薄层断面解剖研究
- Author:
Qiyu LI
;
Shaoxiang ZHANG
;
Zhengjin LIU
;
Liwen TAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
deep cervical fascia;
cross sectional anatomy
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
1988;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To provide anatomic proof for the localization in neck operation and clinical diagnosis of infection and tumor infiltration. Methods A total of 15 cadaver heads and necks were sectioned on transverse plan with cryosection. The layers and characteristics of the deep cervical fascia were observed. Results The deep cervical fascia was divided into four layers with the fasciae of the infrahyoid muscles being a single layer. The deep layer of the deep cervical fascia was subdivided into alar fascia and prevertebral fascia. The carotid sheath was composed of all the layers of the deep cervical fascia. Conclusion The model figure of the deep cervical fascia is obtained.
