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Where are the submandibular glands located?
Where are the submandibular glands located?
- Beneath the mandible at the angle of the jaw (correct)
- Behind the molars
- In the nasal cavity
- Above the mandible
Which glands are found in the floor of the mouth?
Which glands are found in the floor of the mouth?
- Submandibular glands
- Parotid glands
- Thyroid glands
- Sublingual glands (correct)
How many pairs of salivary glands are mentioned?
How many pairs of salivary glands are mentioned?
- One pair
- Three pairs (correct)
- Four pairs
- Two pairs
What is the primary location of the submandibular glands?
What is the primary location of the submandibular glands?
Which is NOT a salivary gland mentioned?
Which is NOT a salivary gland mentioned?
What is the primary function of the sternomastoid muscle?
What is the primary function of the sternomastoid muscle?
Which muscle is responsible for moving the shoulders?
Which muscle is responsible for moving the shoulders?
Which action is primarily associated with the trapezius muscle?
Which action is primarily associated with the trapezius muscle?
How does the sternomastoid muscle assist in head movement?
How does the sternomastoid muscle assist in head movement?
What function is NOT associated with the trapezius muscle?
What function is NOT associated with the trapezius muscle?
What is the first group of lymph nodes that should be palpated?
What is the first group of lymph nodes that should be palpated?
How should the lymph nodes be examined for an effective assessment?
How should the lymph nodes be examined for an effective assessment?
Which factor should be considered when palpating lymph nodes?
Which factor should be considered when palpating lymph nodes?
What should be remembered about the examination of closely packed lymph nodes?
What should be remembered about the examination of closely packed lymph nodes?
What is the total number of lymph node groups that need to be palpated?
What is the total number of lymph node groups that need to be palpated?
What is a red flag concerning headaches in individuals?
What is a red flag concerning headaches in individuals?
Who might experience a red flag headache?
Who might experience a red flag headache?
What defines a red flag headache?
What defines a red flag headache?
Which situation is NOT considered a red flag for headaches?
Which situation is NOT considered a red flag for headaches?
What is a common experience regarding headaches among people?
What is a common experience regarding headaches among people?
What can be examined on the face concerning salivary glands?
What can be examined on the face concerning salivary glands?
Which of the following statements is true regarding salivary glands?
Which of the following statements is true regarding salivary glands?
How many accessible pairs of salivary glands are mentioned?
How many accessible pairs of salivary glands are mentioned?
Which of the following locations is associated with salivary glands?
Which of the following locations is associated with salivary glands?
What is the primary focus of the mentioned glands in the content?
What is the primary focus of the mentioned glands in the content?
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Study Notes
Salivary Glands
- Two pairs of salivary glands are palpable on the face
- The submandibular glands are located beneath the mandible at the angle of the jaw
- The sublingual glands lie in the floor of the mouth
Muscles of the Head and Neck
- The sternomastoid muscles function to rotate the head
- Trapezius muscles move the shoulders and extend and turn the head
Lymph Nodes
- Palpate the 10 groups of lymph nodes in a routine order, beginning with the preauricular lymph nodes in front of the ear
- Many lymph nodes are densely packed, so ensure a systematic approach to palpation
Headaches (HAs)
- The majority of people have experienced at least one headache
- Consider a severe headache in an adult or child who has never had one before to be a red flag
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