Carotid Sheath

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CS
Pronunciation
/kərˈɑtɪd ʃiθ/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. The carotid sheath was composed of all the layers of the deep cervical fascia.
  2. The glossopharyngeal nerve can be easily separated from the carotid sheath at the anterolateral surface.
  3. Objective : To investigate the anatomic relationship between prevertebral fascia and carotid sheath and to guarantee the safety of the common carotid artery in anterior cervical approach.
  4. Anatomic relationship between prevertebral fascia and carotid sheath and its significance in the anterior cervical operation
  5. Results 1 The deep cervical fascia could be divided into four layers. The deep layer of the deep cervical fascia is subdivided into alar fascia and prevertebral fascia. The carotid sheath consists of all the layers of the deep cervical fascia.

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