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Head and neck

Regions of the head and neck

Learn about the borders and contents of the regions of the head and neck.

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Bones of the skull

Introduction to the bones of the skull.

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Main muscles of the head and neck

Introduction to the main muscles of the head and neck.

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Main arteries of the head and neck

Overview of the arteries that supply the structures of the head and neck.

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Main veins of the head and neck

Major veins of the head and neck.

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Main nerves of the head and neck

Overview of the major nerves of the head and neck.

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Anterior view of the skull

Structures seen on the anterior view of the skull.

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Posterior and lateral views of the skull

Structures seen from the posterior and lateral views of the skull.

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Calvaria

Structures seen on the superior and inferior views of the calvaria.

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Inferior view of the skull

Structures seen on the inferior view of the skull.

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Cranial fossae

Overview of the boundaries and landmarks of the cranial fossae.

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Midsagittal skull

Overview of the structures visible on a midsagittal section of the skull.

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Ethmoid bone

Structure and landmarks of the ethmoid bone.

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Sphenoid bone

Introduction to the sphenoid bone.

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Temporal bone

Structure and landmarks of the temporal bone.

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Mandible

Introduction to the structure and function of the mandible

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Muscles of facial expression

Overview of the muscles responsible for facial expression.

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Blood vessels of the face and scalp

Overview of the superficial arteries and veins supplying the face and scalp.

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Nerves of the face and scalp

Overview of the nerves of the face and scalp.

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Arteries of the head: lateral view

Arteries that supply the head, neck and face as seen from a lateral view.

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Muscles of mastication

Overview of the muscles in charge of mastication.

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Temporomandibular joint

Detailed anatomy of the temporomandibular joint.

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Pterygopalatine fossa

Structure and contents of the pterygopalatine fossa.

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Bones of the orbit

Introduction to the bones of the orbit.

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Muscles of the orbit

Overview of the muscles of the orbit.

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Neurovasculature of the orbit

An overview of the blood vessels and nerves of the orbit.

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Superior and inferior orbital fissures

Structure and contents of the superior and inferior orbital fissures.

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Anatomy of the eyeball

An overview of the anatomy of the eyeball.

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Blood vessels of the eyeball

Arteries and veins of the eye.

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Eyelids and lacrimal apparatus

Overview of the structure and function of the eyelids and lacrimal apparatus.

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Nasal cavity

Bones, cartilages and mucosa of the nasal cavity.

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Neurovasculature of the nasal cavity

Arteries, veins and nerves of the nasal cavity.

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External ear

Introduction to the external ear.

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Middle ear

Introduction to the anatomy of the middle ear.

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Internal ear

Overview of the bony and membranous structures of the internal ear.

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Overview of the oral cavity

Overview of the structures in the oral cavity and their functions.

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Surface of the tongue

Overview of the surface of the tongue and the lingual papillae.

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Muscles of the tongue

Overview of the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue.

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Neurovasculature of the tongue

Overview of nerves, arteries and veins that supply the tongue.

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Salivary glands

Introduction to the salivary glands.

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Types of teeth

Introduction to the different types of teeth and their function.

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Teeth names and notations

Overview of teeth names and notations.

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Anatomy of the tooth

Overview of the anatomy of the tooth.

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Pharyngeal mucosa

Pharyngeal mucosa and related structures.

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Muscles of the pharynx

Overview of the muscles of the pharynx and related structures.

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Blood vessels of the pharynx

Arteries and veins of the pharynx.

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Nerves of the pharynx

Nerves of the pharynx and parapharyngeal space.

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Hyoid bone

Introduction to the structure and function of the hyoid bone

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Muscles of the anterior neck

Overview of the muscles which define the anterior neck.

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Larynx

Cartilages, ligaments and muscles of the larynx.

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Thyroid and parathyroid glands

Introduction to the structure and function of the thyroid and parathyroid glands.

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Neurovasculature of the neck

An overview of the arteries, veins and nerves of the neck.

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Cervical plexus

Cervical plexus and its motor and sensory branches.

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Lymphatics of the head and neck

An overview of the lymphatic structures of the head and neck.

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Triangles of the neck

Detailed anatomy of the neck triangles.

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Compartments of the neck

Overview of the fascia and compartments of the neck.

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