Subject

Head and Neck Anatomy (TRANSV)

  • code 10504
  • course 1
  • term Anual
  • type OB
  • credits 1

Main language of instruction: English

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish

Teaching staff

Head instructor

Dra. Maria Angela MAYORAL - amayoral@uic.es

Office hours

Office hours

This subject will use the Moodle Platform to hang teaching content and deliver notifications to students

Head instructor

Dra. Maria Angela MAYORAL - amayoral@uic.es

Introduction

The subject of Head and Neck Anatomy is a core subject taught in the first year of any of the following Dentistry Masters: International Master in Oral Surgery, Comprehensive Dentistry, Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and Periodontics.

The goals of the subject are deepen with the basic knowledge of anatomy of the head and neck, as well as learn how to apply this knowledge clinically.

Pre-course requirements

It's required to have the degree in Dentistry, which involves having the basic knowledge of  head and neck anatomy and embryology.

Objectives

Theoretical objectives:

  • bones of the face 
  • mastication muscles and facial expression muscles 
  • dissection techniques 
  • oral cavity and oropharynx 
  • facial irrigation and innervation

Practical goals:

  • being able to identify the different anatomical structures 
  • to apply theoretical knowledge in clinical practice

Competences / Learning outcomes of the degree programme

  • Encourage students to update and train continuously 
  • pre-clinical work with phantoms in order to apply theoretical knowledge 

Practical application of theoretical knowledge daily

Learning outcomes of the subject

The knowledge gained in this course will give the student a three-dimensional view of the anatomy and development of the head and neck. This is essential for clinical diagnosis and also facilitate the detection and resolution of problems in clinical practice.

Syllabus

  • bones of the skull and the face 
  • mastication muscles and facial expression muscles 
  • dissection techniques 
  • oral cavity and oropharynx 
  • facial irrigation and innervation

Teaching and learning activities

In person

1. Lectures:  Theoretical basic knowledge in schematic form and with a wealth of supporting graphical material. A slot is dedicated to questions, clarification or extension of concepts at the end of the lecture, as required by the student.

2. Practical sessions: In the osteoteca, with phantoms,and in the dissection room we will implement practical knowledge.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

  • The non-attendance in class is scored negatively
  • At the end of each class there will be a test of the contents of the given class
  • There will be some exercises of identification of structures to be done at home

Bibliography and resources

  • Netter's atlas of human anatomy. 5th Edition
  • Anatomy.tv powered by primal pictures .Anatomía en 3D online
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