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    The document discusses the anterior triangles of the neck. It aims to help understand the subdivisions, boundaries, and contents of the triangles and their relevance. Specifically, it explains Horner's syndrome which results from damage to the cervical sympathetic chain and presents with partial ptosis or drooping of the eyelid, miosis or pupillary constriction, anhydrosis or reduced sweating in the head and neck region, and enopthalmos or sinking of the eyeball.

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    The document discusses the anterior triangles of the neck. It aims to help understand the subdivisions, boundaries, and contents of the triangles and their relevance. Specifically, it explains Horner's syndrome which results from damage to the cervical sympathetic chain and presents with partial ptosis or drooping of the eyelid, miosis or pupillary constriction, anhydrosis or reduced sweating in the head and neck region, and enopthalmos or sinking of the eyeball.

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    Anterior Triangles of The Neck

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    The document discusses the anterior triangles of the neck. It aims to help understand the subdivisions, boundaries, and contents of the triangles and their relevance. Specifically, it explains Horner's syndrome which results from damage to the cervical sympathetic chain and presents with partial ptosis or drooping of the eyelid, miosis or pupillary constriction, anhydrosis or reduced sweating in the head and neck region, and enopthalmos or sinking of the eyeball.

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    ANTERIOR

    TRIANGLES OF THE
    NECK
    WAMBUA BRIAN WAWERU
    Intended learning outcome
    1. Understand the subdivisions of the anterior triangle

    2. Understand the boundaries of the triangles

    3. Understand the relevance of the contents of the triangles


    Subdivisions of the anterior triangle
    Boundaries of the triangles
    Relevance of the contents
    Horner's syndrome
    Results from damage to the cervical sympathetic chain.
    Therefore it presents with
    Partial Ptosis- partial drooping of upper eyelid.
    Miosis- pupillary constriction
    Anhydrosis- reduction of sweat in the head and neck
    Enopthalmos- sinking of the eyeball- WHY???
    WHAT ARE THE BASIS FOR THE ABOVE PRESENTATIONS?

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