Surface Anatomy of the Neck. The neck (cervical) can be divided into an anterior cervical region, two lateral cervical regions, and a posterior (nuchal) region. Within the neck, it is possible to palpate a number of structures. 1) Thyroid cartilage ( Adam's apple) 2) Hyoid bone 3) Cricoid cartilage 4) Thyroid gland 5) Sternocleidomastoid muscles 6) Carotid arteries 7) External jugular veins 8) Trapezius muscles, 9) Vertebral spines
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