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DIVERTICULAR SPACES:

Netter Plate Number: 70

Killian Dehiscence
Occurs between the cricothyroid superiorly and the cricopharyngeus inferiorly (Zenker's Diverticulum).

Laimer-Haekerman Space
Occurs between the cricopharyngeus superiorly and the circular fibers of the esophagus inferiorly (also read as between the circular and longitudinal fibers of the esophagus).

Killian-Jamieson Space
A lateral dehiscence between the cricopharyngeus and the esophageal muscle fibers through which the recurrent laryngeal nerve and artery pass.


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These descriptions were designed to accompany Netter Anatomy Plates. I would like to thank Dr. Thomas Gest, and Dr. William Burkel of the University of Michigan, Department of Anatomy for their assistance in the creation of these files.

Please address any comments or questions to Andrew Heaford.