N 2060 Topographical Anatomy
This is a lecture and laboratory course designed to review the anatomy of the head and neck region. The primary objective is to provide the participants with a knowledge base that strengthens their clinical judgment. Following preparatory lectures, participants will construct in wax on an anatomical skull the ligaments of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), muscles of mastication, muscles of facial expression, muscles of the soft palate and pharynx, muscles of the floor of the mouth, major salivary glands and selected vascular and neural structures. This exercise should help participants better understand the relationships of various tissue planes, muscle locations, and the interrelationships of the gross anatomy of the head and neck region. Emphasis will be placed on examination and understanding of the temporomandibular joint.