Anterior triangle of the neck

The anterior triangle is bounded, in front, by the middle line of the neck; behind, by the anterior margin of the Sternocleidomastoideus; its base, directed upward, is formed by the lower border of the body of the mandible, and a line extending from the angle of the mandible to the mastoid process; its apex is below, at the sternum.

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This space is subdivided into four smaller triangles by the Digastricus above, and the superior belly of the Omohyoideus below.

These smaller triangles are named:

• the muscular triangle
• the carotid triangle
• the submandibular triangle
• the submental triangle

See also

Posterior triangle of the neck

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