Boundaries
Medially |
the midline |
Inferolaterally |
Anterior border of the .sternocleidomastoid muscle |
Superolaterally |
superior belly of omohyoid |
Contents
1) Infrahyoid muscles (strap muscles).
Sternohyoid
Sternothyroid
Thyrohyoid
Omohyoid* forming part of the boundary.
Note
- These muscles are innervated by ansa cervicalis (c1-c3) except thyrohyoid that is innervated by C1 via Hypoglossal nerve. They depress the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speaking, anchoring it in position
2) The anterior jugular veins, run in both sides of the midline. They are joined by the jugular arch at the suprasternal notch.
Identify the structures labelled 4-6 |