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investing layer

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investing layer,
n superficial fascia, lying between the skin and the deeper, tougher fascia.


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The lower part is covered by skin, subcutaneous tissue, platysma muscle, and an investing layer of deep cervical fascia.
Proctor's classification of crysts arising in the second branchial arch Type I The cyst lies superficially on the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, beneath the cervical fascia Type II Tye cyst lies beneath the investing layer of the deep cervical fascia and is in contact with the greater vessels Type III The cyst passes between the internal and external carotid arteries and extends to the pharngeal wall.
 
 
 
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