Trigonum Pirogovi



Latin: trigonum arteriae lingualis
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Pirogovis triangle is place of ligation of lingual artery.

Borders:

  • Cranial: hypoglossal nerve;
  • Ventral: mylohyoidal muscle;
  • Caudal: posterior belly of digastric muscle;
  • Bottom: hyoglossal muscle

Contents:

  • Lingual artery