Mnemonic for Contents of Carotid Sheath

How to remember the contents of Carotid sheath ?

Use the mnemonic I See 10 CC’s in the IV to memorize the contents of carotid sheath.

  • I See (I.C.) = Internal Carotid artery
  • 10 = CN 10 (Vagus nerve)
  • CC = Common Carotid artery
  • IV = Internal Jugular Vein

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