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USMLE · Question #104

Which of the following is not a component of the carotid sheath?

The correct answer is D. Cranial nerve IX. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Which of the following is not a component of the carotid sheath?

Options

  • ACranial nerve X
  • BCommon carotid artery
  • CInternal jugular vein
  • DCranial nerve IX

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  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    11% (2)
  • C
    5% (1)
  • D
    79% (15)

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