Gillette's space is:: (A) Retropharyngeal space, (B) Peritonsillar space, (C) Parapharyngeal space, (D) None
Answer is A. The retropharyngeal space is divided by a midline fibrous raphe into two spaces known as space of Gillette. Peritonsillar space is the space between the capsule of tonsil and the circular muscles of the pharynx. This contains a loose areolar tissue. Infection of this space is known as quinsy.