Head Introductory Discussion

Lab Summary

Learn about physical examination and surface anatomy. This introductory lab teaches the language of medicine, the three main planes that divide the body, physical examination and the palpable features of the skeleton.

Lab Objectives

Learn the language of medicine.
Reason in three dimensions.
Name the three main planes that divide the body.
Use the anatomy of the body wall to guide physical examination.
Use palpable features of the skeleton as landmarks to find other structures.
Identify features of the vascular system that are palpable or can be auscultated. Relate auscultation points to palpable, skeletal features.

Lecture List

Drawing Surface Anatomy, Abdominal Surface Anatomy, Chest Surface Anatomy, Neck Surface Anatomy

The Head Part 1

The Head Part 1 Gallery

1.1a) Head part 1 objectives
1.1b) Anterior view of skull
1.1c) Lateral view of skull
1.1d) Inferior view of skull
1.1e) Internal view of skull
1.1f) Internal view of skull
1.1g) Midsagittal section
1.1h) Axial (transverse) section
1.1i) Axial (tranverse) section

The Head Part 2

The Head Part 2 Gallery

2.1a) Head part 2 objectives
2.1b) Anterior cranial fossa
2.1c) Middle cranial fossa
2.1d) Posterior cranial fossa
2.1e) Cranial fossa overview
2.1f) Superior orbital fissure
2.1g) Optic canal
2.1h) Internal acoustic meatus
2.1i) Jugular canal
2.1j) Cribriform plate
2.1k) Foramen rotundum
2.1l) Foramen ovale
2.1m) Hypoglossal canal

The Head Part 3

The Head Part 3 Gallery

3.1a) Objectives
3.1b) Two Layers of Dura Mater
3.1c) Dural Venous Sinuses
3.1d) Dural Exits of CN III, IV, and VI
3.1e) Superior Orbital Fissure
3.1f)
3.1g)
3.1h) Branches of carotid artery
3.1i) Internal carotid artery branches (lateral view)
3.1j) Internal carotid artery branches (anterior view)
3.1k) Vertebral Angiogram
3.1l) Vertebral arteries to basilar
3.1m) Arterial Branches of the Circle of Willis
3.1n) Circle of Willis: MRI vs. Schematic