The Common Carotid Artery Runs Within the Carotid Sheath Along

Multiple Choice

The common carotid artery runs within the carotid sheath along with the internal jugular vein. The vagus nerve lies immediately beneath the carotid sheath.

A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.