Posterior boundary of carotid triangle is________________?
Correct answer: D. Sternocleidomastoid
- A. Sup. Belly of omohyoid
- B. Post. Belly of digastric
- C. Sternohyoid
- D. Sternocleidomastoid
Explanation
The carotid triangle is bounded posteriorly by the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid. The posterior belly of digastric forms its superior boundary, while the superior belly of omohyoid forms its anteroinferior boundary.
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