Identify the structures of the submandibular and submental triangles.
- Identify the submandibular salivary gland. (G 8.9A;N 61;Gl 38.27A)
- Identify the anterior and posterior bellies of the digastric muscle, the intermediate tendon of the digastric muscle, and the stylohyoid and mylohyoid muscles. (G 8.10;N 26 & 28;Gl 38.15) Attempt to identify the nerve to the mylohyoid.
Important Relationships
- The submandibular gland is positioned posterior and inferior to the mylohyoid muscle.
- The digastric muscle (anterior belly) is positioned superficial (inferior-lateral) to the mylohyoid muscle.
