: Forms the facial skeleton, including the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw).
: Protects the brain. Key bones include the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal bones. Head, Neck, and Neuroanatomy
: The head houses the eyes, ears, nose, and tongue, which facilitate the special senses of vision, hearing, smell, and taste. II. Anatomy of the Neck : Forms the facial skeleton, including the maxilla
The neck acts as a critical conduit for blood vessels, nerves, and respiratory/digestive tubes. : The head houses the eyes, ears, nose,
The integrated study of provides a comprehensive view of the structures that support our highest cognitive functions, primary senses, and essential life processes like breathing and swallowing. I. Anatomy of the Head
: Primarily composed of the muscles of facial expression and muscles of mastication (chewing).
Facial muscles are unique because they often insert into the skin rather than bone, allowing for fluid expressions.