Morphometric Analysis Of Vertebral Artery In The Scaleno Vertebral Triangle

Morphometric Analysis Of Vertebral Artery In The Scaleno Vertebral Triangle

Describe the boundaries and contents of Scalenovertebral Triangle (triangle of vertebral artery).
Answer.

Scalenovertebral Triangle Location

Deep, at the front of the root of neck.

Scalenovertebral Triangle Boundaries

Scalenovertebral Triangle Medial:

Longus colli

Scalenovertebral Triangle Lateral:

Scalenus anterior

Scalenovertebral Triangle Apex:

Transverse process of C6 vertebrae

Scalenovertebral Triangle Base:

First part of the subclavian artery

Scalenovertebral Triangle Contents

• First part of the vertebral artery
• Thyrocervical trunk and vertebral artery
• Stellate (inferior cervical sympathetic) ganglion
• Thoracic duct (left side only)
• Ansa subclavia