Relationship of various cervical fascial spaces to the superficial and deep layers of the cervical fascia
Relationship of various cervical fascial spaces to the superficial and deep layers of the cervical fascia
The "danger" space lies behind the anatomic retropharyngeal space. It is a potential space that provides a path for retropharyngeal infections to extend into the mediastinum. (A) Sagittal section of the neck. (B) Coronal section at the level of C7.