Which of the following structures does not lie in the posterior triangle of the neck?
A) accessory nerve
B) cervical plexus
C) trunks of the brachial plexus
D) external carotid artery

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The external carotid artery does not lie in the posterior triangle of the neck; it is located more anteriorly, primarily supplying structures in the face and scalp. The accessory nerve, cervical plexus, and trunks of the brachial plexus are all structures that are found within the posterior triangle of the neck.

Which of the Following Structures Does Not Lie in the Posterior