Table 1 Anatomic contents of the anterior zones of the neck.
Zone | Contents |
|---|---|
1 | Major vasculature of superior mediastinum, subclavian vessels, common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, trachea, lung apex, oesophagus, vagus, recurrent laryngeal and phrenic nerves |
2 | Common, internal and external carotid arteries, jugular veins, trachea, larynx, pharynx, oesophagus, vagus, recurrent laryngeal and phrenic nerves |
3 | Internal and external carotid arteries, jugular veins, oropharynx, cranial nerves 9–12 |