<prompt> What is present in the retropharyngeal space -PlatysmaLoose areolar tissue lymph nodesVertebraeHypoglossal nerve  <response>: Ans. is b i.e., Loose areolar tissue lymph nodes o Retropharyngeal space lies behind the pharynx, i.e. between buccopharyngeal fascia covering pharyngeal constrictor muscles anteriorly and prevertebral fascia covering the prevertebral muscles posteriorly,o So, retropharyngeal space lies behind the pharyngeal constrictor muscles and anterior to prevertebral fasciaQ covering the prevertebral muscles.o The space is divided in into two lateral compartments Spaces of Gillette by a median fibrous septa,o Retropharyngeal space consists of lymph nodes including Rouviers node, i.e., most superior of the lateral group and loose areolar tissue. 