Module 10 Vascular System PDF
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University of Maryland
Deborah L. Cartee
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This document contains objectives for a module on the vascular system in head and neck anatomy. It is part of a dental hygiene program, and covers tracing blood flow, venous drainage, identifying arteries and veins, and discussing vessel significance. It is a module from an undergraduate program.
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Dental Hygiene Program DHYG 312 A Head and Neck Anatomy Deborah L. Cartee, RDH, MS Course Director Module 10 V...
Dental Hygiene Program DHYG 312 A Head and Neck Anatomy Deborah L. Cartee, RDH, MS Course Director Module 10 Vascular System 1. After reviewing this module, the student should be able to: 2. Trace the flow of blood from the heart to all areas of the oral cavity, including the teeth 3. Trace the venous drainage from the teeth and oral cavity back to the heart. 4. List the major artery that goes to the face and neck. 5. List the 3 branches of the external carotid artery that supply the entire dentition and oral cavity. 6. Name the individual vessels that supply all areas of the oral cavity. 7. Name the major vein that drains most of the head and neck. 8. Discuss the pterygoid plexus of veins and what its significance is.
