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| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Formed by | Investing (pretracheal) layer of deep cervical fascia enclosing carotid triangle contents |
| Contents | Common/internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve (posterior between artery & vein), deep cervical lymph nodes |
| Ansa cervicalis | Superior root (C1, travels with XII) + inferior root (C2,C3) unite on/embedded within ANTERIOR wall of carotid sheath (not truly inside lumen) |
| Surgical relevance | Landmark for neck dissection; internal jugular vein most superficial/lateral - at risk during central line placement & radical neck dissection |
| Sympathetic trunk | Lies posterior to sheath, NOT within it (common error) |
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