The radical neck resection removes a large amount of tissue on the same side as the lesion. The tissues removed include: (Select all that apply.)
a. all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the mandible to the top of the clavicle.
b. all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the top of the trapezius to the mid-line.
c. all muscle, lymph nodes, and soft tissue from the lower edge of the eye socket to the bottom of the maxilla, including the zygomatic arch.
d. part of the tongue and parotid salivary glands.
e. lower lip to midline.
A, B, C
The radical neck resection does not ordinarily include the tongue, parotid salivary glands, or lip.
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