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Scheme of the anatomy of the human neck. Black frame represents the approximate area dissected in this study. Blue structure is internal jugular vein (IJV), red is carotid artery (ICA: internal carotid artery, ECA: external carotid artery). Yellow lines represent the nerves. (a: hypoglossal nerve, b: vagus nerve, c: glossopharyngeal nerve, d: spinal accessory nerve) [Color figure can be viewed at http://wileyonlinelibrary.com]
