The medial borders of the sternocleidomastoid muscles and the mandible form the _________ triangle

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anterior

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 adja-cent bones creates the anatomic landmarks known as triangles.

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