Anatomy of Head and Neck

Anatomia da Cabeça e Pescoço

Curse code:9791106

Vítor José Glaziou Tavares

Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:

At the end of the course students should:

• Be able to identify and locate the exact position of a structure.
• Be able to observe and describe accurately and objectively structure.
• Be able to explain the relationship between form and function.
• Know the anatomical terminology they will use during their career and will enable them to communicate with other elements of a multidisciplinary team or research.
• Have acquired anatomical notions indispensable to understanding the other course subjects.

Syllabus:

1. Osteology of the head and neck.
2. Arthrology the head and neck.
3. Myology of the head and neck.
4. Heart and Vascular System of the head and neck.
5. Central and Peripheral Nervous System.
6. Oral cavity.
7. Endocrine System.
8. Topographic anatomy of the head and neck.

Suggested Bibliography:

• Zagalo C, Santos JM, Cavacas A, Silva AJS, Evangelista JG, Oliveira P, Tavares V (2010) Anatomia da Cabeça e do Pescoço e Anatomia Dentária, 1st ed., Lisboa: Egas Moniz Publicações.