Deep layer of the deep cervical fascia
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The deep layer of the deep cervical fascia is the one of the three layers of the deep cervical fascia that forms the perivertebral space. It consists of the perivertebral fascia (the anterior part of which is called the prevertebral fascia) and alar fascia 1-3.
Gross anatomy
Attachments
- medially
- ligamentum nuchae
- cervical vertebral spinous processes and transverse processes
- laterally
- carotid sheath
- first rib (from portion of the layer called Sibson fascia)
- axillary sheath
- superiorly
- skull base
- inferiorly
- coccyx (for the prevertebral fascia)
- endothoracic fascia (for the alar fascia)
Contents
- danger space (between prevertebral and alar fascia)
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prevertebral space (anterior component of perivertebral space)
- longus colli and capitis muscles
- rectus capitis anterior and lateralis muscles
- scalenus anterior, medius, and posterior muscles
- sheath for subclavian artery and vein, brachial plexus
- vertebral column
- spinal cord and associated thecal sac, nerve roots, and vessels
- vertebrae and associated discs and ligaments
- paraspinal/paravertebral space (posterior component of perivertebral space)
- levator scapulae
- deep cervical back muscles
- pierced by the four cutaneous branches of the cervical plexus
In addition, all layers of the deep cervical fascia contribute to the carotid sheath.
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