submandibular/submaxillary (digastric) triangle

Introduction

The triangle of the neck bounded by the mandible & the two bellies of the digastric muscle.

Main contents:

• Submandibular gland
• Submandibular lymph nodes
• Hypoglossal nerve
• Mylohyoid nerve &
• Parts of facial artery & vein

More general terms

• anatomic structure

Component of

• anterior triangle/region of neck (anterior cervical region)