Carotid sheath contains all except______________?

Correct answer: D. External carotid artery

  • A. Vagus nerve
  • B. Internal carotid artery
  • C. Common carotid artery
  • D. External carotid artery
  • E. Internal jugular vein

Explanation

The carotid sheath encloses the common or internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein and vagus nerve. The external carotid artery lies outside the sheath, making it the exception.

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