DENH1021 — Head and Neck Anatomy
DENH 1021 - Head and Neck Anatomy DENH 1021 - Head and Neck Anatomy Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Course Description: This course is the study of the hard and soft tissues of the head and neck, including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and venous systems with particular emphasis on the masticatory system as it relates to the practice of dental hygiene. Acceptance into Century College’s Dental Hygiene Program is required. MnTC Goals None describe the anatomy, function, and purpose of each type of salivary gland. 2. identify the origin, insertion, actions, and innervation of all muscles of the head and neck. 3. describe the muscles involved in the movement of the mandible. 4. discuss the effects local anesthetics have on the nerves and muscles of the face and neck. 5. identify the bones and openings (foramina) of the neurocranium and viscerocranium and trace the path of the nerves and vascular supply that enters and exits them. 6. identify the innervations and vascular supply of the facial muscles and tongue. 7. identify the branches of the trigeminal nerve from where they exit the skull to the last structure they supply. 8. identify the lymph drainage of the teeth and other oral structures. 9. relate the spaces and fasciae to the spread of dental infection. 10. identify the blood supply from the heart to all areas of the oral cavity. Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies None Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6) None Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10) None Practicum ho