Major triangles of the neck and landmarks Flashcards
1
Q
What are the triangles of the posterior neck?
A
Anterior triangle
posterior triangle
2
Q
What are the boundaries of the Anterior triangle?
A
body of lower jaw
midline
sternoceidomastoid M.
3
Q
What are the boundaries of the posterior triangle?
A
sternoceidomastoid M
trapezius
clavicle
it is found more laterally
4
Q
What are the subdivisions of the Anterior triangle?
A
Muscular triangle
carotid Triangle
submandibular Triangle
5
Q
What is in the muscular triangle?
A
strap muscles
6
Q
What is in the carotid triangle?
A
Carotid artery (for pulse)
7
Q
What is found in the submandibular triangle?
A
found superficially
submandibular gland
8
Q
What is found in the posterior triangle?
A
cervical plexus
brachial plexus
