The pretracheal fascia extends medially in front of the carotid vessels and assists in forming the carotid sheath. It is continued behind the depressor muscles of the hyoid bone and after enveloping the thyroid gland is prolonged in front of the trachea to meet the corresponding layer of the opposite side.
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