Neck Palpation

Clinicians should examine for adenopathy or abnormal masses. Inspect, then palpate, both sides of the neck in the following regions:

  • Anterior triangle (anterior cervical nodes)
  • Posterior triangle (posterior cervical nodes)
  • Submandibular areas (submandibular and submental nodes)

Submandibular

Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD

Posterior

Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD

Anterior

Mark Deutchman, MD
Mark Deutchman, MD