Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 61
HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY
Catalog Description:
61 - Head And Neck Anatomy
2 units
Embryology of the head, neck and oral cavity; structure and function of the oral cavity and adjacent
structures. Emphasis on clinical recognition of normal structures, the anatomical relationships between
structures, their vascular supply and the regional osteology. Corequisites: Dental Hygiene 61L, 69A, and 71A.
2 hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1.
explain the structural relationships of the oral cavity and how they function in a healthy state of
dynamic equilibrium;
2.
describe the functions of tissues of the oral cavity in relation to bodily structure and function;
3.
identify, using anatomical nomenclature, structures of the head and neck:
a.
osteology;
b.
mycology;
c.
angiology;
d.
neurology;
e.
oral cavity and laryngo-pharyngeal region and associated adnexa;
4.
describe the location of anatomical structures based upon the anatomical position of the body.
Course Content:
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Review of bone anatomy and physiology
Osteology of the skull
Nose, nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses
Vertebral anatomy of the neck
Muscles of facial expression
Muscles of the neck
Soft palate and pharynx
Arterial supply of head and neck
Venous drainage of head and neck
Lymphatic drainage of the head and neck
Nervous system: layout of CNS and PNS and ANS
Nervous system: cranial nerves
Embryology of the head, neck, and oral cavity
Clinical anatomy of the oral cavity
Normal skin appearance/histology common abnormalities of skin
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture
Demonstration
Audiovisual aids
Clinical application
Chabot College
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 61, Page 2
Fall 2006
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a.
Identify clinical normal oral anatomy using CD ROM and slides
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Attendance and participation
b.
Three midterm examinations
c.
Final examination
Textbook(s)(Typical):
Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Fehrenbach & Herring, W.B. Saunders, 2000 or most recent
edition
Special Student Materials:
None
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Revised: 4-20-05