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.
Borders
Anterior | The midline of the neck |
Posterior | The anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle |
Superior | The inferior border of the mandible |
Inferior | The jugular notch of the manubrium |
Roof | The deep and superficial cervical fascia, platysma muscle, and skin |
Floor | Pharynx, larynx, and trachea |
Constituents
- Submental triangle (1)
- Submandibular triangles (2)
- Carotid triangles