TRIANGLES OF THE NECK – Concise Notes

TOPIC: TRIANGLES OF THE NECK – Concise Notes

πŸ“ŒΒ INTRODUCTION

πŸ”ΊThe neck is divided into triangles for anatomical understanding and surgical reference.

πŸ”ΊTwo main triangles:

    • Anterior triangle

    • Posterior triangle

1. POSTERIOR TRIANGLE

➑️ Boundaries

  • Anterior: Posterior border of sternocleidomastoid (SCM)

  • Posterior: Anterior border of trapezius