Farabeuf's triangle

Farabeuf's Triangle is an anatomical term referring to a triangular space in the human body. It is named after Louis Hubert Farabeuf, a French surgeon who made significant contributions to the field of anatomy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Etymology

The term "Farabeuf's Triangle" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Louis Hubert Farabeuf. Farabeuf was a renowned French surgeon and anatomist who lived from 1841 to 1910. He is known for his extensive work in the field of surgical anatomy, and his contributions have been recognized with several anatomical structures bearing his name.

Anatomy

Farabeuf's Triangle is located in the human body and is defined by three anatomical landmarks: the inferior border of the mandible, the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle, and the digastric muscle.

The triangle is significant in surgical procedures involving the submandibular gland, as it provides a guide for surgeons to avoid damaging important structures such as the facial artery and facial vein.

Related Terms

• Louis Hubert Farabeuf: The French surgeon and anatomist who discovered Farabeuf's Triangle.
• Inferior border of the mandible: One of the defining landmarks of Farabeuf's Triangle.
• Anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle: Another defining landmark of Farabeuf's Triangle.
• Digastric muscle: The third defining landmark of Farabeuf's Triangle.
• Submandibular gland: A salivary gland located beneath the lower jaw, the surgical procedures of which often involve Farabeuf's Triangle.
• Facial artery and facial vein: Important structures that surgeons aim to avoid damaging during procedures involving Farabeuf's Triangle.

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