Cervical fascia
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The cervical fascia is fascia found in the region of the neck.

It mainly refers to the deep cervical fascia
Deep cervical fascia
The deep cervical fascia lies under cover of the Platysma, and invests the neck; it also forms sheaths for the carotid vessels, and for the structures situated in front of the vertebral column...

. However, there are other cervical fascia:
  • superficial cervical fascia
    Superficial cervical fascia
    Superficial cervical fascia is a thin layer of subcutaneous connective tissue that lies between the dermis of the skin and the deep cervical fascia. It contains the platysma, cutaneous nerves, blood, and lymphatic vessels...

  • prevertebral fascia
    Prevertebral fascia
    The prevertebral fascia is a fascia in the neck.-Variations:In some literature, the prevertebral fascia also includes the rest of the fascia extending around the vertebral column and enclosing all muscles laterally and posteriorly to it...

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