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Which of the following is not a subdivision of the anterior triangle?
Which of the following is not a subdivision of the anterior triangle?
Which muscle(s) form(s) the anterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscle(s) form(s) the anterior triangle of the neck?
What structures can be found in the carotid triangle?
What structures can be found in the carotid triangle?
What are the four subdivisions of the anterior triangle?
What are the four subdivisions of the anterior triangle?
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Which muscles can be found in the muscular triangle?
Which muscles can be found in the muscular triangle?
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Which structures are contained within the carotid triangle?
Which structures are contained within the carotid triangle?
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What structures can be found in the submandibular triangle?
What structures can be found in the submandibular triangle?
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Which gland(s) are found in the submandibular triangle?
Which gland(s) are found in the submandibular triangle?
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What structures are located in the muscular triangle?
What structures are located in the muscular triangle?
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What is the posterior triangle formed by?
What is the posterior triangle formed by?
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Which nerve(s) can be found in the carotid triangle?
Which nerve(s) can be found in the carotid triangle?
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Which of the following is not a subdivision of the posterior triangle?
Which of the following is not a subdivision of the posterior triangle?
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What is the posterior triangle of the neck formed by?
What is the posterior triangle of the neck formed by?
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What structures can be found in the occipital triangle?
What structures can be found in the occipital triangle?
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Which of the following is not found in the carotid triangle?
Which of the following is not found in the carotid triangle?
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Which nerve(s) can be found in the occipital triangle?
Which nerve(s) can be found in the occipital triangle?
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What is the main muscle that forms the posterior border of the anterior triangle?
What is the main muscle that forms the posterior border of the anterior triangle?
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What is the submental triangle known for containing?
What is the submental triangle known for containing?
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What is the main muscle that forms the anterior border of the posterior triangle?
What is the main muscle that forms the anterior border of the posterior triangle?
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What is the function of the external jugular vein?
What is the function of the external jugular vein?
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Which gland(s) are not found in the neck?
Which gland(s) are not found in the neck?
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Study Notes
- The neck has two main areas: anterior and posterior triangles.
- The anterior triangle is formed by mandible, sternocleidomastoid, and midline of the neck.
- It has four subdivisions: carotid, muscular, submandibular, and submental triangles.
- Carotid triangle contains common carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and cranial nerves X & XII.
- Muscular triangle contains infrahyoid muscles, pharynx, and thyroid gland.
- Submandibular triangle contains submandibular salivary glands, lymph nodes, facial artery, and vein.
- Submental triangle contains submental lymph nodes.
- The posterior triangle is formed by trapezius, sternocleidomastoid, and clavicle.
- It has two subdivisions: occipital and subclavian triangles.
- Occipital triangle contains vertebral muscles, cervical plexus, brachial plexus, accessory nerve, and external jugular vein.
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Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the anatomy of the neck and its subdivisions. Learn about the anterior and posterior triangles, their structures, and contents, including the carotid, muscular, submandibular, submental, occipital, and subclavian triangles. Challenge yourself to identify the various arteries, veins, glands, nerves, and muscles that make up these areas. Perfect for students of anatomy, healthcare professionals, or anyone interested in the human body.
