(ON BOTH SIDES) Identify the superficial structures of the muscular triangle of the neck.
- Reflect the sternocleidomastoid and identify the accessory nerve where it enters the muscle.
- Identify the
hyoid bone (palpate location) and
laryngeal prominence (thyroid cartilage). (G 8.6; N 27;Gl 39.25)
Important Relationship
- The hyoid bone is positioned superior to the thyroid cartilage.
- Identify the
sternohyoid,
sternothyroid and
omohyoid (superior belly) muscles.
(G 8.10;N 28;Gl 39.31)
Important Relationships
- The omohyoid muscle is positioned anterior-lateral to the sternothyroid muscle and passes superficial to the carotid sheath.
- At the level of the thyroid cartilage, the sternothyroid muscle is positioned deep and lateral to the sternohyoid muscle.
