HEALTH EDUCATION Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Posterior Triangle Of The Neck, Prevertebral Fascia, Accessory Nerve
20 Oct 2022
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The posterior triangle of the neck is an anatomical area located in the lateral aspect of the neck. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the posterior triangle of the neck its borders, contents, subdivisions, and any clinical relevance. Posterior anterior border of the trapezius muscle. The posterior triangle of the neck is covered by the investing layer of fascia, and the floor is formed by the prevertebral fascia (see fascial layers of the neck). Fig 1 the borders and floor of the posterior triangle of the neck. The posterior triangle of the neck contains many muscles, which make up the borders and the floor of the area. A significant muscle in the posterior triangle region is the omohyoid muscle. It is split into two bellies by a tendon. The inferior belly crosses the posterior triangle, travelling in an supero-medial direction, and splitting the triangle into two.
