Lateral cervical regions

Illustration of the lateral part of neck with the course of subcutaneous structures.

Term name Layer
1 Transverse cervical veins Layer 1
2 Inferior branches Layer 1
3 Superior branches Layer 1
4 Posterior branch Layer 1
5 Anterior branch Layer 1
6 Cervical branch Layer 1
7 Investing layer; superficial layer Layer 1
8 Clavicle Layer 1
9 Trapezius Layer 1
10 Sternocleidomastoid Layer 1
11 Transverse cervical nerve Layer 1
12 Lesser occipital nerve Layer 1
13 Great auricular nerve Layer 1
14 Medial supraclavicular nerves Layer 1
15 Intermediate supraclavicular nerves Layer 1
16 Lateral supraclavicular nerves Layer 1
17 Supraclavicular nerves Layer 1
18 Platysma Layer 1
19 Submandibular gland Layer 1
20 External jugular vein Layer 1
21 Erb's point Layer 1