anterior triangle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A triangular region that is a landmark in the neck, has its apex at the sternum pointing downward, and is bounded in front by the anterior midline of the neck, behind by the anterior margin of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and above by the inferior margin of the lower jaw.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anterior triangles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Meronyms
muscular triangle · submandibular triangle · carotid triangle · submental triangle
Relateds
Translations (1)
cmn 前三角 (region of the neck)