<prompt> Bezold abscess lies in relation to: March 2012Sternocleidomastoid muscleBehind the mastoidSubmandibular regionBony meatus  <response>: Ans: A i.e. Sternocleidomastoid muscle Abscess Bezold abscess may i lie deep to sternocleidomastoid ii follow the posterior belly of digastrics iii may present in upper pa of posterior triangle etc. Citellis abscess is formed behind the mastoid more towards the occipital bone. Some authors consider abscess of the digastrics triangle as Citellis abscess Lucs abscess swelling is seen in deep pa of bony meatus 