Superficial Neck Anatomy

Superficial Neck Anatomy. This left lateral-view illustration shows the anterior and posterior triangles. The anterior triangle is further divided into the submental, submandibular, carotid, and muscular triangles. The muscles in this illustration include the mylohyoideus, digastricus, omohyoideus (venter superior and inferior), sternocleidomastoideus, scalenus medius and anterior, and trapezius. Bony structures include the mandible, mastoid process, left hyoid, and clavicle. Contributed by B Palmer

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