Name the cranial bones and indicate thier location
- Frontal (forehead)
- Parietal (sides)
- Temporal (under and behind ears)
- Occipital (base of skull at back)
what are the cranial sutures?
- the areas where cranial bones join one another
- the sagittal crest is the joining of the two parietal bones along the top midline of skull
where is the sphenoid bone?
the sphenoid is the bone in front of the temporal bone
it is behind the zygomatic arch of the cheek
where is the maxilla?
the maxilla is the facial bone extending from the upper jaw to the eyes
where is the zygomatic bone?
they zygomatic bone is the cheek bone
where is the mandible
the mandible is the lower jaw
where is the mastoid process?
it is the bony articulation prosterior to the ear, at the base of the skull
where is the lacrimal bone?
it is on either side of the nose, into the eye socket
what is the temporal mandibular joint?
the jaw joint, in front of the ears
what is the function of the head and face?
- protects the brain
- houses senses
- digestive and respiratory systems start here
- bones serve as attachement for mscles - so they aid in movement, eating, and expressing emotions
what are the muscles of the neck?
sternomastoid
trapezius
omohyoid
What is the function of the neck?
- continuation of digestive and respiratory systems
- support of head and structures
- passage way
where is the thyroid?
in the neck, over the trachea
What are the lymphs in the head and neck?
- preauricular
- posterior auricular
- occipital
- submental
- submandibular
- tonsillar
- superficial cervical
- deep cervical
- posterior cervical
- supraclavicular
what are lymphatics?
lymph system is a vessel system that drains lymph fluid
it is a part of the immune system
lymph is made of interstitial fluid and contains white blood cells
what is some of the subjective data that should be collected about the neck and head
- unusual headaches?
- head injuries?
- dizziness?
- neck pain or limited motion?
- lumps or swelling?
- history of surgery?
when lymphs are palpated, how should they feel?
lymphs should be discrete, moveable, nontender, and soft
developmental considerations for HFN
infants and children:
- head is initially much larger than rest of body
- lymphs of the young are well-developed, they atrophy with age starting at puberty
older adults:
- have decreased subcutaneous fat and will have more prominent facial bones as a result
when auscultating the thyroid, what are you checking for?
normally, no sound is heard when auscultated, however if a bruit is
