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Which muscles form the floor of the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscles form the floor of the posterior triangle of the neck?
- Anterior, middle, and posterior scalenes
- Splenius capitis, Levator scapulae, semispinalis capitis (correct)
- Sternocleidomastoid, trapezius, clavicle
- Omohyoid, occipital, supraclavicular
Which structures form the borders of the posterior triangle?
Which structures form the borders of the posterior triangle?
- Anterior - anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, Posterior - posterior border of the trapezius muscle, Inferior (base) - superior 1/3 of the clavicle, Apex at inferior nuchal line
- Anterior - anterior border of the trapezius muscle, Posterior - posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, Inferior (base) - middle 1/3 of the clavicle, Apex at superior nuchal line
- Anterior - posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, Posterior - anterior border of the trapezius muscle, Inferior (base) - middle 1/3 of the clavicle, Apex at superior nuchal line (correct)
- Anterior - posterior border of the trapezius muscle, Posterior - anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid, Inferior (base) - superior 1/3 of the clavicle, Apex at inferior nuchal line
Which fascia forms the roof of the posterior triangle?
Which fascia forms the roof of the posterior triangle?
- Investing layer of fascia (correct)
- Superficial fascia
- Deep fascia
- Prevertebral fascia
Which veins are found in the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which veins are found in the posterior triangle of the neck?
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Which triangle is formed by the inferior belly of omohyoid?
Which triangle is formed by the inferior belly of omohyoid?
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Which muscle forms the anterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscle forms the anterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck?
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Which muscle forms the posterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which muscle forms the posterior border of the posterior triangle of the neck?
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Which structure forms the apex of the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which structure forms the apex of the posterior triangle of the neck?
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Which fascia forms the floor of the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which fascia forms the floor of the posterior triangle of the neck?
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Which triangle is located within the posterior triangle of the neck?
Which triangle is located within the posterior triangle of the neck?
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