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An imager's guide to normal neck anatomy

D W Williams1

  • 1Department of Radiology, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC., USA.

Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
|June 1, 1997
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This article simplifies complex neck anatomy for radiologists, focusing on deep cervical fascia spaces and key structures. It aids in understanding neck imaging through surface anatomy, vascular, neural, lymphatic details, and normal variants.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Neck anatomy is complex, posing daily challenges for head and neck radiologists.
  • Understanding neck spaces, fascial layers, and neurovascular structures is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide practicing radiologists with a foundational understanding of neck anatomy.
  • To emphasize the anatomical spaces defined by deep cervical fascia layers.
  • To aid in the interpretation of neck imaging studies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of neck surface anatomy.
  • Description of major extracranial blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics.
  • Inclusion of normal computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images.

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  • Illustration of common normal anatomical variants.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed explanation of neck spaces delimited by deep cervical fascia.
    • Comprehensive overview of superficial and deep neck structures.
    • Visual examples of normal CT and MRI neck scans.
    • Identification of typical anatomical variations.

    Conclusions:

    • Enhanced understanding of complex neck anatomy facilitates improved diagnostic accuracy in radiology.
    • Familiarity with neck spaces and fascial planes is essential for interpreting imaging.
    • This resource serves as a guide for radiologists interpreting head and neck scans.