Aug 21, 2025 · In general, the prevertebral component is measured on sagittal imaging as the distance between the anterior border of the vertebral body and the air within the pharynx/trachea.

Jul 30, 2025 · The prevertebral space is one of the deep cervical compartments in the neck, situated anterior to the cervical vertebral bodies and enclosed by distinct layers of deep …

The prevertebral space is a space in the neck. On one side it is bounded by the prevertebral fascia. [1] On the other side, some sources define it as bounded by the vertebral bodies, [2] …

The prevertebral space is a potential space between the prevertebral fascia and the underlying vertebral bodies and deep cervical musculature. It extends down the entire length of the …

Oct 29, 2024 · The prevertebral muscles are a group of four paired deep neck muscles, located anterior to the cervical vertebrae. They include the longus capitis, longus colli, rectus capitis …

Aug 28, 2023 · The prevertebral muscles constitute a part of the prevertebral or deep layer of the deep cervical fascia of the neck. [2] The principle function of the prevertebral muscles is to …

The muscles are covered anteriorly by the prevertebral fascia and are supplied by the ventral rami of the cervical nerves. As a group, they flex the neck, and the head on the neck.

Nov 6, 2025 · Up to 3.8% of all deep neck infections occur in the prevertebral space. The prevertebral space is a deep, potential anatomical space located behind the pharynx, which …

The perivertebral space is subdivided into two compartments, the prevertebral and paraspinal portion, by the deep slip of the deep fascia that is inserted to the transverse processes.

The anterior prevertebral muscles are located directly posterior to the retropharyngeal space and medial to the neurovascular plane of the cervical plexus, brachial plexus and subclavian …