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The carotid triangle contains the vagus nerve and the common carotid artery, which bifurcates into internal carotid and external carotid arteries.
True
The roof of the muscular triangle is formed by the investing layer of superficial cervical fascia.
False
Baroreceptors in the carotid sinus are responsible for detecting stretch as a measure of blood volume.
False
The posterior triangle of the neck is bordered anteriorly by the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle.
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The muscular triangle is located superiorly compared to other subdivisions of the anterior triangles.
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The glossopharyngeal nerve transmits blood pressure information from the carotid sinus to the brain.
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The contents of the carotid triangle include only veins and no arteries.
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The floor of the carotid triangle is formed by the thyrohyoid, hyoglossus, and middle constrictor muscles.
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The investing layer of deep cervical fascia provides support to the roof of the posterior triangle.
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The inferior constrictor muscle is part of the floor of the muscular triangle.
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Study Notes
Cranial Nerves
- Facial nerve (VII)
- Glossopharyngeal nerve (IX)
- Vagus nerve (X)
- Accessory nerve (XI)
- Hypoglossal nerve (XII)
Lymph Nodes and Neck Triangle Subdivisions
- Anterior triangle of the neck is divided by the digastric and omohyoid muscles into:
- Submental triangle
- Digastric (submandibular) triangle
- Carotid triangle
- Muscular triangle
Submental Triangle
- Median triangle located below the chin and above the hyoid bone.
- Bordered inferiorly by the hyoid bone, medially by the midline neck, and laterally by the anterior belly of the digastric muscle.
- Floor formed by the mylohyoid muscle.
- Contains submental lymph nodes and small veins that form the anterior jugular vein.
Submandibular Triangle
- Situated between the two bellies of the digastric muscle and below the mandible.
- Bordered superiorly by the mandible, anteriorly by the anterior belly of digastric, and posteriorly by the posterior belly of digastric.
- Roof formed by deep cervical fascia; encloses the submandibular salivary gland.
- Contents include:
- Submandibular salivary gland
- Submandibular lymph nodes
- Hypoglossal nerve
- Facial vein (superficial to the gland)
- Facial artery (deep to the gland)
- Submental artery
- Mylohyoid nerve and vessels
- Posterior contents include external carotid artery, carotid sheath, and structures between external and internal carotid arteries.
Carotid Triangle
- Named for containing all three carotid arteries: common, internal, and external carotid arteries.
Anterior Triangle
- Large space between the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, lower mandible border, and midline of the neck.
- Apex directed downwards at the manubrium sternum.
- Bordered superiorly by the inferior border of the mandible, anteriorly by the median line of the neck, and posteriorly by the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid.
- Roof covered by investing fascia; floor by visceral fascia.
Contents of the Anterior Triangle
- Divided into suprahyoid and infrahyoid muscles.
- Suprahyoid muscles: Digastric, Stylohyoid, Mylohyoid, Geniohyoid.
- Infrahyoid muscles: Omohyoid, Sternohyoid, Thyrohyoid, Sternothyroid.
- Common carotid artery bifurcates into internal and external carotid arteries.
- Internal jugular vein drains the head and neck.
- Key contents include:
- Common carotid artery (bifurcation point)
- Internal jugular vein
- Vagus nerve
- Spinal accessory nerve
- Hypoglossal nerve
Muscular Triangle
- Positioned inferiorly among subdivisions of anterior triangles.
- Bordered by the superior belly of the omohyoid, midline of the neck, and anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid.
- Contains infrahyoid muscles, pharynx, thyroid, and parathyroid glands.
Clinical Relevance of the Carotid Triangle
- Contains superficial vessels and nerves accessible during surgery.
- Includes carotid arteries, internal jugular vein, vagus and hypoglossal nerves as common surgical targets.
- Houses the carotid sinus with baroreceptors that monitor blood pressure; communicates with the brain via the glossopharyngeal nerve.
Posterior Triangle
- Located at the posterolateral aspect of the neck.
- Enclosed between the sternocleidomastoid and trapezius muscles.
- Apex directed towards the mastoid process, base towards the clavicle.
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Test your knowledge on cranial nerves VII to XII and the subdivisions of the anterior triangle of the neck. This quiz will assess your understanding of the anatomy related to these key structures. Perfect for students of anatomy or healthcare professionals.
