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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.
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The ______ fossae are found in the temporal region.
The ______ fossae are found in the temporal region.
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The ______ region includes the forehead, eyebrows, and eyes.
The ______ region includes the forehead, eyebrows, and eyes.
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The ______ muscles are responsible for facial movements.
The ______ muscles are responsible for facial movements.
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The ______ anatomy involves the study of the skull bones.
The ______ anatomy involves the study of the skull bones.
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The ______ mandibular joint is also known as TMJ.
The ______ mandibular joint is also known as TMJ.
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The ______ fossae contains the TMJ.
The ______ fossae contains the TMJ.
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The ______ system includes the carotid and jugular systems.
The ______ system includes the carotid and jugular systems.
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The ______ cervicalis is a nerve found in the neck.
The ______ cervicalis is a nerve found in the neck.
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The ______ triangle is a region in the neck.
The ______ triangle is a region in the neck.
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The ______ gland is located in the neck.
The ______ gland is located in the neck.
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CN10 and 11 are cranial nerves found in the ______.
CN10 and 11 are cranial nerves found in the ______.
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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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Description
This quiz covers the conceptual overview of head, face, scalp, and neck anatomy. It is designed to test your understanding of the different structures and features of the head and neck region.
