deep cervical fascia (fascia of the neck)

Introduction

Divided into 3 layers:

• External or investing layer (superficial lamina)
  • Surrounds the neck.
  • Encloses the trapezius & sternocleidomastoid muscles.
• Middle or pretracheal layer
  • In relation to the infrahyoid muscles.
• Deep or prevertebral layer
  • Applied to the vertebrae &axial muscles

More general terms

• fascia (superficial/deep)

More specific terms

• superficial cervical fascia; superficial fascia of the neck

Additional terms

• skull (cranium)
• temporomandibular joint (TMJ)

Component of

• neck