Anatomy of Submental and Submandibular Triangles
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Which of the following structures forms the lateral boundary of the submental triangle?

  • Anterior bellies of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
  • Superior belly of the omohyoid muscle
  • Anterior bellies of the digastric muscle (correct)
  • Posterior bellies of the digastric muscle

Which triangle's floor is formed by the prevertebral fascia and the lateral wall of the pharynx?

  • Submandibular triangle
  • Carotid triangle (correct)
  • Muscular triangle
  • Submental triangle

Which nerve is contained within the submandibular triangle?

  • Facial nerve
  • Lingual nerve (correct)
  • Hypoglossal nerve
  • Vagus nerve

What muscle forms the inferior boundary of the submental triangle?

<p>Body of the hyoid bone (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is NOT contained within the carotid triangle?

<p>Submandibular ganglion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structure forms the medial boundary of the muscular triangle?

<p>Midline of the neck (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle is located in the submental triangle?

<p>Platysma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the muscles of the tongue?

<p>Hypoglossal nerve (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which triangle is bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the superior belly of the omohyoid muscle, and the midline of the neck?

<p>Muscular triangle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which ganglion of the cervical sympathetic trunk is situated at the level of the transverse processes of the C6 vertebra?

<p>Middle cervical ganglion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structure hooks around the external carotid artery to lie on the hyoglossus muscle before entering the tongue?

<p>Lingual artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which triangle is bounded by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, the clavicle, and the superior nuchal line of the occipital bone?

<p>Occipital triangle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures divide the lateral region of the neck into occipital and supraclavicular triangles?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid and omohyoid muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve emerges above the middle of the posterior border of sternocleidomastoid and crosses the occipital triangle to trapezius?

<p>Accessory nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle forms part of the floor of the occipital triangle in the lateral region of the neck?

<p>Scalenus anterior (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What structures form the inferior border of the supraclavicular triangle in the lateral region of the neck?

<p>Middle third of clavicle and subclavian artery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sternocleidomastoid region, what structures are covered by skin, superficial fascia, and investing fascia?

<p>Ansa cervicalis and carotid sheath (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve is found in the dissection of the lateral region of the neck along with cutaneous nerves and superficial veins?

<p>Lesser occipital nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the deep muscles of the neck?

<p>Phrenic nerve (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the superior root of the ansa cervicalis originate from?

<p>Cranial nerve C1 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the mucous membrane of the larynx above the fissure of glottis?

<p>Superior laryngeal nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the loop formed by joining the superior and inferior roots of the ansa cervicalis called?

<p>Ansa cervicalis loop (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle receives innervation from the accessory nerve?

<p>Sternocleidomastoid muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve descends between the internal carotid artery and jugular vein in the neck?

<p>Vagus nerve (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lymph nodes receive lymphatic vessels from the head, neck, tongue, and larynx?

<p>Deep lateral cervical lymph nodes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does the external jugular vein cross before entering the subclavian vein?

<p>Sternohyoid muscle (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles lie in front of the origin of the cervical plexus?

<p>Levator scapulae and scalenus medius (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which veins form the external jugular vein behind the angle of mandible?

<p>Posterior auricular, posterior branch of retromandibular, and occipital vein (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do the anterior cervical lymph nodes lie?

<p>In front of the sternocleidomastoid muscle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which structures does the right lymphatic duct receive lymph from?

<p>Right half of head, neck, thorax, and right upper limb (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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