posterior triangle en · NOUN
Meanings
- A triangular region that is a landmark in the neck, has its apex above at the occipital bone, and is bounded in front by the sternocleidomastoid muscle, behind by the anterior margin of the trapezius, and inferiorly by the middle third of the clavicle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| posterior triangles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Meronyms
supraclavicular triangle · occipital triangle
Relateds
Translations (1)
cmn 後三角 /后三角 (region of the neck)