Carotid sheath

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:contains gptkb:vagus_nerve
internal jugular vein
internal carotid artery
common carotid artery
gptkbp:extendsTo base of the skull
root of the neck
gptkbp:formedBy investing cervical fascia
pretracheal fascia
prevertebral fascia
gptkbp:function protects neurovascular structures in the neck
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carotid sheath
gptkbp:location neck
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:sympathetic_trunk
ansa cervicalis
gptkbp:scientificName vagina carotica
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pharynx
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6