The deepest layer of cervical fascia is:
(A) Vertebral (B) Carotid sheath (C) Deep fascia (D) Prevertebral fascia
(D) The arrangement of layers from outside to inside is:
a. Pretracheal fascia b. Investing fascia c. Prevertebral fascia
The prevertebral fascia extends medially behind the carotid vessels, where it assists in forming their sheath and passes in front of prevertebral muscles.