Triangles of the neck: a review with clinical/surgical applications
10.5115/acb.2019.52.2.120
- Author:
Shogo KIKUTA
1
;
Joe IWANAGA
;
Jingo KUSUKAWA
;
R Shane TUBBS
Author Information
1. Seattle Science Foundation, Seattle, WA, USA. joei@seattlesciencefoundation.org
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Neck;
Anatomy;
Triangle;
Surgery;
Landmarks
- MeSH:
Intraoperative Complications;
Neck
- From:Anatomy & Cell Biology
2019;52(2):120-127
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The neck is a geometric region that can be studied and operated using anatomical triangles. There are many triangles of the neck, which can be useful landmarks for the surgeon. A better understanding of these triangles make surgery more efficient and avoid intraoperative complications. Herein, we provide a comprehensive review of the triangles of the neck and their clinical and surgical applications.