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All except one is true regarding carotid sheath

A

Carotid sheath contains internal carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve

B

It is formed by investing layer of deep cervical fascia, pretracheal and prevertebral fascia

C

Sympathetic chain runs vertically through the carotid sheath

D

9,11, and 12th cranial nerves pierce the upper part of carotid sheath

High-Yield Explanation

Sympathetic chain runs behind the carotid sheath.

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