Triangles of the neck and thyroid gland, practical anatomy

This is a practical session on the anatomy of the thyroid gland and related structures including an outline of the triangles of the neck. The video session is described with the aid of plastinated specimens, plastic models and cadaveric dissection. After completion of this video session, it is expected that you will be able to identify the: Boundaries of the triangles of the neck: anterior triangle, posterior triangle. Subdivisions of the anterior triangle: submental, submandibular, carotid and muscular