Investing layer of deep cervical fascia
| Investing layer of deep cervical fascia | |
|---|---|
Section of the neck at about the level of the sixth cervical vertebra. Showing the arrangement of the fascia coli. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | lamina superficialis fasciae cervicalis |
| TA98 | A04.2.05.002 |
| TA2 | 2207 |
| FMA | 57805 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The investing layer of deep cervical fascia is the most superficial part of the deep cervical fascia, and encloses the whole neck.
It is considered by some sources to be incomplete[1] or nonexistent.[2]
- ^ Zhang M, Lee AS (2002). "The investing layer of the deep cervical fascia does not exist between the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles". Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 127 (5): 452–4. doi:10.1067/mhn.2002.129823. PMID 12447241. S2CID 19627402.
- ^ Nash L, Nicholson HD, Zhang M (2005). "Does the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia exist?". Anesthesiology. 103 (5): 962–8. doi:10.1097/00000542-200511000-00010. PMID 16249670. S2CID 20959436.