Surgical anatomy of the neck.
Surgical treatment of diseases of the neck requires precise knowledge of anatomy. The neck has distinct facial layers that facilitate the extirpation of metastatic cancer as well as the treatment of infections. Knowledge of the course of the facial nerve enables safe removal of parotid tumors.
Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.
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D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000601:surgery*; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013363:Submandibular Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology