Which Statement Is NOT True About the Sonographic Appearance of the Neck

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the sonographic appearance of the neck muscles and the esophagus?

• A) The esophagus appears hypoechoic with an echogenic center representing mucosa.
• B) The infrahyoid muscles, or strap muscles, are hypoechoic relative to the thyroid gland.
• C) The sternocleidomastoid muscle is hypoechoic compared with the thyroid gland.
• D) The longus colli muscle is hyperechoic compared with the thyroid gland.

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