Triangles of the Neck
By
Dr. Medhat Abd El-Haleem
The anterolateral part
of the neck is
quadrilateral area
which is divided by
sternomastoid muscle
into 2 large triangular
areas (anterior and
posterior) .
The investing layer of
deep fascia roofs both
triangles .
TRIANGLES OF THE NECK
Sternomastoid muscle :
Origin:
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Sternal head:
from
front of manubrium
sterni.
- Clavicular head
: front
and upper aspect of
medial ⅓ of clavicle.
Insertion:
- Mastoid process.
- Lateral 1/3 of superior
nuchal line.
Nerve supply:
- Motor:
spinal accessory n.
- Sensory:
C1,C2,C3.
proprioceptive
fibers.
Action:
- One muscle act: rotate head to same side
and turn face to opposite side.
- Both muscles act: neck flexion.
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Site:
It lies in front of the sternomastoid
muscle .
It is bounded by :
1- anterior border of sternomastoid muscle
(behind).
2- anterior midline of the neck
( in front )
3- lower border of the mandible
(base )
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It is Subdivided
into 4 triangles by
means of the superior belly of
omohyoid muscle , the anterior and
posterior bellies of digastric muscle as
follows :
1-
Digastric triangle
2-
Carotid triangle
3-
Muscular triangle
4-
Submental triangle
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The infrahyoid muscles
They are strap like muscles occupy each
side of the midline of the neck , from the
hyoid bone to the manubrium sterni .
They consist of 4 muscles arranged into 2
layers :
1- Superficial layer :
A
- sternohyoid
B- omohyoid
2- Deep layer:
A
- sternothyroid
B- thyrohyoid
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Nerve supply of The infrahyoid muscles:
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All The infrahyoid muscles are supplied by
Ansa
cervicalis
except thyrohyoid muscle supplied by
fibres from C1 through hypoglossal nerve .
Ansa cervicalis
Ansa = loop
It is a loop of cervical nerve fibres derived
from C1,2,3 which lies below the carotid
sheath below the middle of the neck .
It consists of 2 roots :
1- descendes hypoglossi C1: derived from
hypoglossal nerve
2- descendes cervicalis : C2,3 : from the
cervical plexus
Suprahyoid muscles
Suprahyoid muscles
1- digastric muscle
2- mylohyoid muscle
3- hyoglossus muscle
4- geniohyoid muscle
5- stylohyoid muscle
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Digastric muscle
It consists of 2 bellies anterior and posterior ,
that connected together by an intermediate
tendon .
Origin:
has two bellies:
- anterior belly:
from the digastric fossa of the
mandible.
- posterior belly:
from digastric notch of
temporal bone.
Insertion:
in an intermediate tendon which
runs in a fibrous sling attached to hyoid
bone.
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Nerve supply :
1- anterior belly : from nerve to
mylohyoid which is a branch of
mandibular nerve .
2- posterior belly : the facial nerve
Action :
- When the mandible is fixed , it raises the
hyoid bone during swallowing .
- When the hyoid bone is fixed , the
anterior belly can depress the mandible
Origin:
Mylohyoid line of mandible.
Insertion:
- anterior ⅔: into median raphe extend from
symphysis menti to body of hyoid.
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posterior ⅓:
into body of hyoid.
Nerve supply :
nerve to mylohyoid , which is
a branch of the mandibular nerve .
mylohyoid muscle :
Action :
-
elevate hyoid
and floor of the
mouth during
swallowing.
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depress
mandible(open
the mouth).
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support floor of
mouth.
Geniohyoid muscle
Origin:
inferior genial tubercles.
Insertion:
fibers pass backward and
downward to insert on the body of
hyoid .
Action:
elevate hyoid bone, important
in swallowing and phonation.
Nerve supply:
by
a branch from
hyoglossal nerve.
The neck is divided into various triangular areas by muscles such as the sternomastoid muscle. These triangles play important roles in anatomy, with the investing layer of deep fascia roofing them. Moreover, muscles like the omohyoid and sternomastoid have specific origins and actions in the neck region. Nerve supply, including motor and sensory components, further contribute to the intricate functions of the neck muscles. Understanding the different triangles and structures in the neck is crucial for medical professionals and students.
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By Dr. Medhat Abd El-Haleem
TRIANGLES OF THE NECK The anterolateral part of the neck is quadrilateral area which is divided by sternomastoid muscle into 2 large triangular areas (anterior and posterior) . The investing layer of deep fascia roofs both triangles .
Sternomastoid muscle : Origin: - Sternal head: from front of manubrium sterni. - Clavicular head: front and upper aspect of medial of clavicle. Insertion: - Mastoid process. - Lateral 1/3 of superior nuchal line.
Nerve supply: - Motor: spinal accessory n. - Sensory: C1,C2,C3. proprioceptive fibers. Action: - One muscle act: rotate head to same side and turn face to opposite side. - Both muscles act: neck flexion.
Omohyoid muscle Sternomastoid muscle
Site: It lies in front of the sternomastoid muscle . It is bounded by : 1- anterior border of sternomastoid muscle (behind). 2- anterior midline of the neck ( in front ) 3- lower border of the mandible (base )
Anterior belly of digastric d Digastric triangle Posterior belly of digastric Carotid triangle Mylohyoid muscle forms the floor of the mouth Muscular triangle
It is Subdivided into 4 triangles by means of the superior belly of omohyoid muscle , the anterior and posterior bellies of digastric muscle as follows : 1- Digastric triangle 2- Carotid triangle 3- Muscular triangle 4- Submental triangle
Posterior belly of digastric Stylohyoid Anterior belly of digastric muscle Sternohyoid muscle
Internal carotid artery External carotid artery Common carotid artery
The infrahyoid muscles They are strap like muscles occupy each side of the midline of the neck , from the hyoid bone to the manubrium sterni . They consist of 4 muscles arranged into 2 layers : 1- Superficial layer : A- sternohyoid B- omohyoid 2- Deep layer: A- sternothyroid B- thyrohyoid
Nerve supply of The infrahyoid muscles: All The infrahyoid muscles are supplied by Ansa cervicalis except thyrohyoid muscle supplied by fibres from C1 through hypoglossal nerve .
Ansa cervicalis Ansa = loop It is a loop of cervical nerve fibres derived from C1,2,3 which lies below the carotid sheath below the middle of the neck . It consists of 2 roots : 1- descendes hypoglossi C1: derived from hypoglossal nerve 2- descendes cervicalis : C2,3 : from the cervical plexus
Suprahyoid muscles 1- digastric muscle 2- mylohyoid muscle 3- hyoglossus muscle 4- geniohyoid muscle 5- stylohyoid muscle
Geniohyoid muscle Hyoglossus
Digastric muscle It consists of 2 bellies anterior and posterior , that connected together by an intermediate tendon . Origin: has two bellies: - anterior belly: from the digastric fossa of the mandible. - posterior belly: from digastric notch of temporal bone. Insertion: in an intermediate tendon which runs in a fibrous sling attached to hyoid bone.
Digastric muscle Posterior belly Anterior belly
Nerve supply : 1- anterior belly : from nerve to mylohyoid which is a branch of mandibular nerve . 2- posterior belly : the facial nerve Action : - When the mandible is fixed , it raises the hyoid bone during swallowing . - When the hyoid bone is fixed , the anterior belly can depress the mandible
mylohyoid muscle : Origin: Mylohyoid line of mandible. Insertion: - anterior : into median raphe extend from symphysis menti to body of hyoid. - posterior : into body of hyoid. Nerve supply : nerve to mylohyoid , which is a branch of the mandibular nerve .
Action : - elevate hyoid and floor of the mouth during swallowing. - depress mandible(open the mouth). - support floor of mouth.
Geniohyoid muscle Origin: inferior genial tubercles. Insertion: fibers pass backward and downward to insert on the body of hyoid . Action: elevate hyoid bone, important in swallowing and phonation. Nerve supply: by a branch from hyoglossal nerve.
