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Head & Neck

Skull

The skull is a complex arrangement of bones and serves mainly to protect your brain. Here you'll learn about the bones that define the cranium. More.

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1. Anterior view of the skull
  
  Structures seen on the anterior view of the skull.
  
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2. Posterior and lateral skull
  
  Structures seen on the posterior and lateral views of the skull.
  
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3. Calvaria
  
  Structures seen on the superior and inferior views of the calvaria.
  
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4. Inferior view of base of the skull
  
  Structures seen on the inferior view of the base of the skull.
  
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5. Superior view of base of the skull
  
  Structures seen on the superior view of the base of the skull.
  
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6. Midsagittal skull
  
  Structures seen on the midsagittal section of the skull.
  
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7. Ethmoid bone
  
  Structure and landmarks of the ethmoid bone.
  
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8. Sphenoid bone
  
  Structure and landmarks of the sphenoid bone.
  
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9. Temporal bone
  
  Structure and landmarks of the temporal bone.
  
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10. Mandible
  
  Bony structures of the mandible.
  
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Head

The head is comprised of many structures including the eyes, ears, nose and mouth, which aid in various sensory functions, such as sight, hearing and taste. More.

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1. Salivary glands
  
  Salivary glands and surrounding structures.
  
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2. Muscles of facial expression
  
  Overview of the muscles responsible for facial expression.
  
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3. Muscles of mastication
  
  Overview of the muscles that aid in mastication.
  
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4. Arteries of the head - lateral view
  
  Arteries that supply the head as seen from a lateral view.
  
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5. Superficial blood vessels of the head
  
  Superficial arteries and veins of the face and scalp.
  
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6. Superficial nerves of the head
  
  Superficial nerves of the face and scalp.
  
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7. Maxillary artery
  
  Maxillary artery and its branches.
  
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Orbit and contents

The bony orbit is the skeletal cavity or socket which is made up of several cranial structures and surrounds the soft tissue that make up the eye. More.

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1. Bones of the orbit
  
  Bones and bony structures of the orbit.
  
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2. Superior and inferior orbital fissures
  
  Structure and contents of the orbital fissures and the optic canal.
  
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3. Muscles of the orbit
  
  Overview of the muscles of the orbit and related structures.
  
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4. Blood vessels of the orbit
  
  Arteries and veins found on the region of the orbit.
  
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5. Nerves of the orbit
  
  Nerves found on the region of the orbit.
  
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6. Eyeball
  
  Structure of the eyeball seen on a transverse section.
  
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7. Eyelids and tunica conjunctiva
  
  Sagittal section of the orbital cavity and the eyeball
  
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8. Lens and corpus ciliare - posterior view
  
  A posterior view of the lens
  
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9. Blood vessels of the eyeball
  
  Arteries and veins of the eye.
  
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10. Lacrimal Apparatus
  
  Anatomy of the lacrimal apparatus and relation with other structures of the head.
  
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Nasal region

The nasal region consists of two main structures: nose, which defines the center of the face; and nasal cavity, an air-filled space above and behind the nose. More.

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1. Lateral wall of the nasal cavity
  
  Bones, cartilages and mucosa with focus on the lateral wall.
  
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2. Medial wall of the nasal cavity
  
  Bones, cartilages and mucosa of the medial wall of the nasal cavity.
  
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3. Blood vessels of the nasal cavity
  
  Arteries and veins of the nasal cavity.
  
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4. Nerves of the nasal cavity
  
  Nerves found and responsible for innervating the nasal cavity.
  
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Ear

The ear is situated bilaterally on the Human head. It is the motherboard for somatic balance and hearing. It can be divided into the outer, middle and inner ear. More.

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1. Outer ear and auditory tube
  
  Overview of the structures of the outer ear and auditory tube.
  
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2. Labyrinth
  
  Overview of the bony and membranous structures of the labyrinth.
  
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Teeth

The teeth are anatomical structures that can be found in the oral cavity in both the upper and lower jaws. More.

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1. Overview of the teeth
  
  Overview of all the maxillary and mandibular teeth.
  
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2. Teeth names
  
  Learn the specific names of the adult teeth.
  
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3. Anatomy of the tooth
  
  Structure of the tooth seen in crossection.
  
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Oral Cavity

The oral cavity is an important internal area of the head and is the first part of the digestive system. It also plays a significant role in communication. More.

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1. Overview of the oral cavity
  
  The oral cavity is the first part of the digestive system.
  
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2. Structure of the tongue
  
  Overview of the structure of the tongue seen from cranial view of the dorsum.
  
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3. Muscles of the tongue
  
  Overview of the intrinsic and extrinsic muscles of the tongue.
  
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4. Neurovasculature of the tongue
  
  Arteries, veins and nerves of the tongue.
  
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5. Lingual papillae
  
  Sectional block diagram showing the different lingual papillae.
  
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Pharynx

The pharynx is a muscular column running between the oral cavity and the esophagus. Each pharyngeal structure, including muscles and vessels, will be seen here. More.

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1. Muscles of the pharynx
  
  Overview of the muscles of the pharynx and related structures.
  
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2. Pharyngeal mucosa
  
  Pharyngeal mucosa and related structures.
  
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3. Blood vessels of the pharynx
  
  Arteries and veins of the parapharyngeal space.
  
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4. Nerves of the pharynx
  
  Nerves of the parapharyngeal space.
  
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Neck

The neck is the part of the body that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. Many vital structures pass through this area of the body. More.

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1. Larynx
  
  Cartilages, ligaments, membranes and muscles of the larynx.
  
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2. Muscles of the anterior neck
  
  Overview of the muscles that define the anterior neck.
  
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3. Triangles of the neck
  
  Detailed anatomy of the triangles of the neck.
  
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4. Compartments of the neck
  
  Fascial layers divide the neck into compartments.
  
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5. The hyoid bone
  
  The hyoid bone and neighbouring structures.
  
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6. Thyroid and parathyroid glands
  
  Thyroid and parathyroid glands seen from the anterior and posterior views.
  
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Neurovasculature of head & neck

The head and neck are comprised of many structures that are supplied and innervated by arteries, veins and nerves found in this region of the body. More.

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1. Cervical plexus
  
  Structure of the cervical plexus, including the cutaneous and muscular branches.
  
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2. Neurovasculature and lymph nodes of the neck
  
  Arteries, veins, nerves and lymph nodes of the neck.
  
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Head & Neck

Skull

Head

Orbit and contents

Nasal region

Ear

Teeth

Oral Cavity

Pharynx

Neck

Neurovasculature of head & neck

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