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Standard |
Posted:
02/25/08
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R State Standard £ Institutionally Developed College: N/A |
DHY 102 - Head and Neck
Anatomy
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Course
Description |
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Focuses on anatomy of the
head and neck. Emphasis is placed on
those structures directly affected by the practice of dentistry. Topics
include: terminology; anatomic landmarks; osteology of the skull;
temporomandibular joint; muscles of
mastication; muscles of facial expression; nervous system; blood supply of
the head and neck; lymphatic system and immunology; endocrine and exocrine
glands of the head and neck; nasal and paranasal sinuses; fascial spaces and
the spread of dental infections; and anatomy concerning local anesthesia. |
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Competency Areas |
Hours |
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Terminology |
Class |
3 |
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Anatomic
Landmarks |
D.
Lab |
0 |
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Osteology
of the Skull |
P.
Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Temporomandibular
Joint |
Credit |
3 |
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Muscles
of Mastication |
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Muscles
of Facial Expression |
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Nervous
System |
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Blood
Supply of the Head and Neck |
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Lymphatic
System and Immunology |
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Endocrine
and Exocrine Glands of the Head and Neck |
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Nasal
and Paranasal Sinuses |
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Fascial
Spaces and the Spread of Dental Infections |
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Anatomy
Concerning Local Anesthesia |
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Prerequisite: |
Program
admission |
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Corequisite: |
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Course
Guide |
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Competency |
After completing
this section, the student will be able to: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab
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P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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Terminology |
1 |
0
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0 |
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Define
various terms used to describe the location of structures in relation to the
midlines or anatomical position. |
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Define
the anatomical position. |
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Anatomic
Landmarks |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
anatomic landmarks utilizing proper terminology in describing their location
to other landmarks. |
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Integrate
associated landmarks into performing patient extraoral and intraoral
examinations. |
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Osteology
of the Skull |
4 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
various bones of the skull and face. |
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Identify
various specific anatomic structures of the
bones of the skull and face. |
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Temporomandibular
Joint |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Describe
the temporomandibular joint. |
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List
the bony and soft tissue components of the
TMJ. |
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List
the ligaments of the TMJ. |
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Describe
movements of the TMJ. |
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Muscles
of Mastication |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
muscles of mastication. |
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Describe
origin and insertion and nerve supply of the muscles of mastication. |
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Describe
functions of each muscle of mastication. |
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Muscles
of Facial Expression |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
muscles of facial expression. |
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Describe
origin and insertions of the major muscles of facial expression. |
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Describe
function of the major muscles of facial expression. |
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Identify
nerve supply of the muscles of facial expression. |
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Nervous
System |
4 |
0
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0 |
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Define
central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system. |
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Identify
components of a neuron. |
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List
and describe the function of each of the cranial nerves. |
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Identify
nerves associated with structures of the oral cavity and their importance to
the practice of dentistry. |
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Blood
Supply of the Head and Neck |
3 |
0
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0 |
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Describe
distribution of blood to the head and neck beginning with the heart. |
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Identify
and describe the distribution of blood to major structures of the head and
neck. |
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Identify
and describe the flow of venous blood in the head and neck. |
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Relate
the importance of the knowledge of blood flow and the practice of dentistry. |
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Lymphatic
System and Immunology |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Define
the importance and function of the lymphatic system. |
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Identify
and describe the locations of the major lymph node groups of the head and
neck. |
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Describe
regions drained by the various node groups. |
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Describe
the relationship of the lymphatic system to the overall function of the
immune system. |
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Endocrine
and Exocrine Glands of the Head and Neck |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Define
an endocrine and an exocrine gland. |
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Identify
endocrine and exocrine glands of the head and neck and their locations. |
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Describe
types of secretions of the glands of the head and neck and their function. |
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Identify
innervations of the major glands of the head and neck. |
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Nasal
and Paranasal Sinuses |
1 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
and locate the nasal and paranasal sinuses. |
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Describe
functions of the sinuses. |
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Describe
innervations of the soft tissues of the sinuses. |
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Fascial
Spaces and the Spread of Dental Infections |
2 |
0
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0 |
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Identify
fascial spaces of the head and neck. |
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Describe
the spread of dental infections through the fascial spaces. |
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Anatomy
Concerning Local Anesthesia |
3 |
0
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0 |
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Recognize
the names of the various injection techniques. |
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Recognize
the significant features associated with each anesthetic block as well as
local infiltration. |
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Suggested
Resources |
Brand,
R. & Isselhard, D. (2003). Anatomy of Orofacial Structures. (7th
ed.).
Fehrenbach,
M. & Herring, S. (2007). Illustrated Anatomy of the Head and Neck.
(3rd ed.).