The anterior cervical triangle is found at the front of the neck, spanning between the mandible and the sternocleidomastoids. It consists of the submandibular, submental, carotid, and muscular triangles.

Figure 1. Triangles of the neck

Borders

AnteriorThe midline of the neck
PosteriorThe anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle
SuperiorThe inferior border of the mandible
InferiorThe jugular notch of the manubrium
RoofThe deep and superficial cervical fascia, platysma muscle, and skin
FloorPharynx, larynx, and trachea
Table 1. The borders of the anterior triangle of the neck

Constituents

  1. Submental triangle (1)
  2. Submandibular triangles (2)
  3. Carotid triangles

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