Neck
Welcome to the Neck section of ENT!
This page brings together high-yield, structured notes on the neck, essential for MBBS and ENT students preparing for exams and clinical assessments.
What is the Neck?
The neck is a complex anatomical region that serves as a conduit between the head and thorax. It houses vital structures like the airway, digestive tract, major vessels, nerves, and endocrine glands (like the thyroid and parathyroid glands).
It is divided into key anatomical triangles that help in clinical localization of pathologies and surgical planning. Understanding the neck is fundamental in evaluating swellings, lymphadenopathy, trauma, infections, and tumors.
This section is crucial for mastering topics like:
- Anterior and posterior triangles of the neck
- Deep cervical fascia and its clinical relevance
- Cervical lymph node levels
- Neck swellings — differential diagnosis and approach
- Neck dissections — indications, types, and technique
- Vascular and neural anatomy relevant to ENT surgeries
- Midline neck masses (thyroglossal duct cyst, dermoid
- Lateral neck masses and branchial anomalies
Here you'll find easy-to-revise notes on:
- Surface anatomy
- Fascial planes and spaces
- Lymphatic drainage patterns
- Neck mass evaluation protocols
- Surgical anatomy
- Diseases of Neck
- Clinical scenarios and viva-based questions
—all crafted to enhance clinical reasoning, exam success, and surgical readiness.