How to dissect a human for the posterior triangle of the neck

This anatomical video tutorial will show you a deep look inside the posterior triangle of the neck of a human, much like yourself. If you're a medical student and you need cadaver dissection instructions, this anatomy video will help you along your way. Learn how to dissect a human for the posterior triangle of the neck. Of course, you'll need to learn the osteology of the neck before you get that scalpel out, so pay attention.

1. Review the bony landmarks.
2. Remove any remaining skin in the neck region and expose the platysma.
3. Reflect the platysma superiorly to expose the cutaneous veins and nerves of the neck.
4. Identify the triangles of the neck and clean the strap muscles and reflect them to expose the ansa cervicalis and the thyroid gland.
5. Open the carotid sheath to expose the associated vessels and nerves.
6. Dissect the thyroid gland, its vascular supply, the recurrent laryngeal nerves and the parathyroid glands.