The medial border of the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the mandible form the _____ triangle.

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The anterior triangle is adjacent to the posterior triangle, formed by the medial borders of the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the mandible. The trapezius, sternocleidomastoid muscles, and clavicle form the posterior triangle. The relationship of neck muscles to each other and to adjacent bones creates the anatomic landmarks known as triangles.

The Medial Border of the Sternocleidomastoid Muscles and the Mandible