Parotid Gland and Submandibular Triangle - LO 5

5. What are the boundaries and contents of the submandibular triangle?

The submandibular (digastric) triangle is the most superior region of the anterior cervical triangle. It is bordered:

• • Inferiorly by the anterior & posterior bellies of digastric m., and

  • Superiorly by the mandible

This triangle typically contains the submandibular gland, facial a. & v, and hypoglossal n. (CN XII).