Dissection of anterior and lateral regions of neck

Relations of inferior cervical ganglion, anterior view

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Dissection of anterior and lateral regions of neck

Relations of inferior cervical ganglion, anterior view

The left common carotid artery and left internal jugular vein have been resected.

1. Thyroid cartilage
2. Cricoid cartilage
3. Vertebral artery
4. Inferior laryngeal nerve
5. Trachea
6. Suprasternal space
7. Vagus nerve (X)
8. Middle cervical ganglion
9. Anterior scalene muscle
10. Upper pointer: Sympathetic trunk Lower pointer: Vertebral vein
11. Ascending cervical artery
12. Inferior cervical ganglion
13. Phrenic nerve (displaced posterior to brachiocephalic vein)
14. Thyrocervical trunk
15. Thoracic duct
16. Internal jugular vein (cut off)
17. Deep cervical vein
18. Common carotid artery
19. Subclavian vein
20. Brachiocephalic vein left
21. Thymus