title: Normal anatomy of the neck with CT and MR imaging correlation.
abstract: Knowledge of normal anatomy is the cornerstone for understanding pathologic processes. Often, the most difficult task for a radiologist is differentiating normal structures from pathology. There are many ways to organize a discussion of the normal anatomy in the neck. This article is organized by organ system, with an additional discussion of triangles, fascia, and spaces. Important normal variants are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pennsylvania, USA.
authors.forename: B F
authors.initials: BF
authors.lastname: Branstetter
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Weissman
mesh_terms: D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000294:innervation; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010614:Pharynx / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014132:Trachea / Q000033:anatomy & histology