Cervical Triangle Posterior

Posterior cervical triangle

The posterior cervical triangle is also called the subscapularis triangle. This is a small area of ​​the body that is formed by fibers of the latissimus dorsi muscle. The triangle is a rather sensitive and responsible area in the body, since important arteries and veins pass here, supplying blood to the upper limbs and neck. In addition, this zone contains the subclavian artery, which branches off from the aorta. All this creates the danger of various pathologies in this area, so you need to know how to behave correctly in case of illness.

Anatomical features Currently, most doctors use anatomical classification, as a result of which, when describing the posterior cervical triangle, they use Latin terms, which creates a certain difficulty in students understanding the material. Despite this, everyone should understand the place of this mechanism as a whole and what its significance is for human functioning. By nature, man is upright, and almost all his actions are performed by the head, arms and legs. The movements of the lower body are influenced by many factors, including somatic and neuromuscular factors. The most common mistake made in studying the cervical triangle is not distinguishing between the muscles of this part of the body and the muscles of the back, which is a gross violation of the rules of anatomy. The cervical triangle can be divided into two parts: the anterior sections