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The ______ bones make up the skull.
The ______ bones make up the skull.
Skull
The ______ vertebrae are found in the neck.
The ______ vertebrae are found in the neck.
Cervical
The ______ bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck.
The ______ bone is a U-shaped bone in the neck.
Hyoid
The ______ nerve is responsible for facial expressions.
The ______ nerve is responsible for facial expressions.
The ______ fossae are found in the temporal region.
The ______ fossae are found in the temporal region.
The ______ region includes the forehead, eyebrows, and eyes.
The ______ region includes the forehead, eyebrows, and eyes.
The ______ muscles are responsible for facial movements.
The ______ muscles are responsible for facial movements.
The ______ anatomy involves the study of the skull bones.
The ______ anatomy involves the study of the skull bones.
The ______ mandibular joint is also known as TMJ.
The ______ mandibular joint is also known as TMJ.
The ______ fossae contains the TMJ.
The ______ fossae contains the TMJ.
The ______ system includes the carotid and jugular systems.
The ______ system includes the carotid and jugular systems.
The ______ cervicalis is a nerve found in the neck.
The ______ cervicalis is a nerve found in the neck.
The ______ triangle is a region in the neck.
The ______ triangle is a region in the neck.
The ______ gland is located in the neck.
The ______ gland is located in the neck.
CN10 and 11 are cranial nerves found in the ______.
CN10 and 11 are cranial nerves found in the ______.
The ______ fossae is a region that contains the mandible.
The ______ fossae is a region that contains the mandible.
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Study Notes
Anatomy of the Head and Neck
- The head consists of the face and scalp, and the skull bones
- The neck consists of the cervical vertebrae and the hyoid bone
Skull Bones
- The skull anatomy includes the skull bones, blood supply, and cranial nerves
Nerves
- The cranial nerves include sensory innervation and motor innervation
- The facial nerve (CN7) is responsible for facial expressions and sensations
Temporal and Infratemporal Fossae
- The temporal and infratemporal fossae consist of parts, bones, and the mandible
- The temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) is responsible for jaw movements and consists of muscles and ligaments
Neck
- The neck consists of compartments and triangles, including the carotid and jugular system
- The vagus nerve (CN10) and accessory nerve (CN11) are responsible for various functions, including swallowing and respiration
- The ansa cervicalis and transvers cervical nerve are responsible for nerve functions
- The thyroid gland is located in the neck and plays a crucial role in hormone regulation
- The posterior triangle is a region in the neck that contains vessels and nerves
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