Submental Triangle |
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Inferiorly: Body of hyoid bone. Laterally: Right and left anterior bellies of digastric. Floor: Two mylohyoid muscles. Apex: At inferior end of the symphysis menti. |
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Contents of submental triangle Submental lymph nodes. These receive lymph from the following areas:
Lymph from here drains into submandibular and deep cervical lymph nodes. Submental veins and arteries. The submental veins unite to form the anterior jugular vein. |
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Sternocleidomastoid