Body Region: Neck

  • May 2, 2026
    The ascending pharyngeal artery is the smallest branch of the external carotid artery, supplying the pharyngeal wall, prevertebral muscles, and…
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    The common carotid arteries are the primary blood supply to the head and neck, ascending in the carotid sheath on…
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    The internal jugular vein is the primary venous drainage of the brain and face, formed by the sigmoid sinus exiting…
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    The subclavian artery is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, neck, and cerebellum, passing between the anterior and…
  • May 2, 2026
    The vertebral arteries supply the cerebellum, brainstem, and posterior cerebral hemispheres (posterior circulation) after joining to form the basilar artery…
  • May 2, 2026
    A small periosteal bursa between the tracheal rings and the paratracheal adipose tissue on either side of the trachea, reducing…
  • May 2, 2026
    A potential bursal space between the anterior investing fascia of the neck and the underlying pretracheal fascia, forming the anterior…
  • May 2, 2026
    A periosteal bursa at the tip of the cervical transverse process, developing where the deep cervical muscles attach and move…
  • May 2, 2026
    A small bursa between the sternothyroid muscle and the anterior surface of the thyroid cartilage, reducing friction as the muscle…
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    A small bursa at the petiole (narrow inferior stalk) of the epiglottis where it attaches to the thyroid cartilage notch…

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