Head & Neck Oncology · NEET PG Preparation ENT
Which of the following spaces of the neck is bounded superiorly by the skull base and inferiorly by the clavicle/mediastinum, and contains the caroti…
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Which of the following spaces of the neck is bounded superiorly by the skull base and inferiorly by the clavicle/mediastinum, and contains the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve, and sympathetic chain, making it a critical conduit for the spread of head and neck cancer?
- A.Retropharyngeal space
- B.Carotid spaceCorrect answer
- C.Submandibular space
- D.Danger space
Solution
The carotid space is enveloped by all three layers of the deep cervical fascia and extends from the skull base to the aortic arch. It contains the common/internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve (CN X), and sympathetic plexus.
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