Question
Below is the pictorial representation of spaces of neck enclosed by cervical fascia. The spaces are labelled as A,B,C,D. The danger area of the cervical fascia is marked by?
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Answer A) A
In the given image:
A – Danger area of neck
B – Pre vertebral space
C – Retropharyngeal space
D – Pretracheal space
Danger area of neck
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The danger space is a deep compartment of the head and neck located behind the true retropharyngeal space, extending from the skull base to the mediastinum.
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The common name originates from the risk that an infection in this space can spread directly to the thorax, and, due to being a space continuous on the left and right, can furthermore allow infection to spread easily to either side.
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