The posterior triangle and posterior muscles of the neck in 3-dimensions: creating a digital anatomic model using peer-reviewed literature, radiographic imaging, and an experienced medical illustrator

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The posterior triangle and posterior muscles of the neck in 3-dimensions: creating a digital anatomic model using peer-reviewed literature, radiographic imaging, and an experienced medical illustrator

The posterior cervical triangle houses an important nodal basin in the spread of several cancers in the head and neck, particularly cutaneous malignancies of the scalp. A safe and effective…

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Three-dimensional surgical anatomy of the parapharyngeal space: a digital anatomical model derived from radiographic images, peer-reviewed literature, and a medical illustration

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Three-dimensional surgical anatomy of the parapharyngeal space: a digital anatomical model derived from radiographic images, peer-reviewed literature, and a medical illustration

The parapharyngeal space is a potential space below the skull base and lateral to the upper portion of the oropharynx. While tumors in this space are uncommon, neoplasms in this…

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Head and neck fascial layers and the spaces they create in 3-dimensions: an anatomic model created using peer-reviewed literature, radiographic imaging, and an experienced medical illustrator

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on Head and neck fascial layers and the spaces they create in 3-dimensions: an anatomic model created using peer-reviewed literature, radiographic imaging, and an experienced medical illustrator

Cervical fascias are critically important in compartmentalizing spaces of the head and neck with significant clinical and surgical implications. Knowledge and deep understanding of the cervical fascias serves to facilitate…

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The lateral neck in 3 dimensions: A digital model derived from radiology, peer-reviewed literature, and medical illustration

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The lateral neck in 3 dimensions: A digital model derived from radiology, peer-reviewed literature, and medical illustration

To develop an anatomically accurate 3-dimensional (3D) digital model of the lateral neck anatomy, including musculature, neurovasculature, and other associated structures such as lymphatics. Lateral neck anatomy, emphasizing level 1-4…

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The central neck in 3 dimensions: a digital model derived from radiology, peer-reviewed literature, and medical illustration

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The central neck in 3 dimensions: a digital model derived from radiology, peer-reviewed literature, and medical illustration

Abstract This project aims to create a 3-dimensional (3D) digital model of central neck anatomy, including muscles, neurovasculature, and viscera. The neck was segmented from a CT angiogram of a…

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The pterygopalatine fossa in three dimensions: A digital anatomical model derived from radiographic imaging, refined with peer-reviewed literature, and optimized with medical illustration

May 25, 2025 by in OTOLARYNGOLOGY Comments Off on The pterygopalatine fossa in three dimensions: A digital anatomical model derived from radiographic imaging, refined with peer-reviewed literature, and optimized with medical illustration

The pterygopalatine fossa (PPF) is a small fat-filled space deep within the head on the lateral skull base. It serves as a site of communication between the infratemporal fossa, nasal…

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