Carotid sheath
carotid sheath
carotid sheath n.
The dense fibrous tissue enveloping the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve on either side.
Historical Examples
The knife may even reach the vertebral column without damaging the contents of the carotid sheath.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities–Head–Neck. Sixth Edition. Alexander Miles
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