- May 2, 2026The anterior atlanto-occipital membrane is a broad fibrous band spanning from the anterior arch of the atlas to the anterior…
- May 2, 2026The posterior atlanto-occipital membrane bridges from the posterior arch of the atlas to the posterior margin of the foramen magnum…
- May 2, 2026The alar fascia is a fascial layer within the deep cervical fasciae between the pretracheal/buccopharyngeal fascia anteriorly and the prevertebral…
- May 2, 2026The prevertebral fascia is the posterior layer of the deep cervical fascia, enclosing the prevertebral muscles (longus capitis, longus colli)…
- May 2, 2026The investing (superficial) layer of deep cervical fascia is the outermost layer of the deep cervical fascia encircling the neck…
- May 2, 2026The pretracheal fascia is the middle layer of the deep cervical fascia enclosing the anterior cervical viscera: the thyroid gland,…
- May 2, 2026The hyoepiglottic ligament is a short elastic band connecting the anterior surface of the epiglottis to the posterior surface of…
- May 2, 2026The thyroepiglottic ligament connects the lower quarter of the anterior surface of the epiglottic cartilage to the inner surface of…
- May 2, 2026The conus elasticus (cricovocal membrane) is a fibroelastic membrane forming the lateral walls of the infraglottic larynx, extending from the…
- May 2, 2026The quadrangular membrane is a sheet of fibroelastic tissue forming the lateral walls of the supraglottic larynx, extending from the…