The acute abscess occurs in the space between the Prevertebral fascia and the wall of the pharynx.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson
The posterior or vertebral compartment contains the muscles of the back of the neck, the vertebral column and its contents, and the Prevertebral muscles.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson