Gross 2 Chapter 1

Question 1

What are the Boundaries of the Carotid Triangle

Answer 1

1) posterior belly of digastric
2) superior belly of omohyoid
3) anterior border of sternocleidomastoid

Question 2

What makes up the floor of the carotid triangle?

Answer 2

Portions of the

1) thyroid
2) hypoglossus
3) inferior & middle constrictor muscles

Question 3

What is contained within the Carotid Triangle?

Answer 3

Common & internal carotid arteries
External carotid artery (& 3 of its branches: superior thyroid, lingual, facial)
Corresponding tributaries of internal jugular vein