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Question

The external opening of branchial fistula is present in :

The correct answer is
Lower third of the neck

Branchial Fistula Opening Location

A branchial fistula is a congenital abnormality that arises from the incomplete obliteration of the second branchial cleft during embryonic development.

The external opening of a typical branchial fistula is characteristically located along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.

This anatomical position corresponds to the lower third of the neck.

Therefore, the external opening of a branchial fistula is present in the lower third of the neck.

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