Chapter 14: Head, Neck and Related Lymphatics

Question 1

non movable joints, how bones are connected to each other

Answer 1

sutures

Question 2

1st cervical vertebrae that carries the skull

Answer 2

atlas

Question 3

2nd cervical vertebrae allows for movement of the head

Answer 3

axis

Question 4

butterfly shaped gland, located in the anterior portion of the neck

Answer 4

thyroid gland

Question 5

enlargement of the head caused by inadequate drainage of cerebrospinal fluid, resulting in abnormal growth of the skill

Answer 5

hydrocephalus

Question 6

early closure of sagittal sutures caused the head to elongate; early closure of coronal sutures alters the head, face and orbits

Answer 6

crainosynostosis

Question 7

enlargement of the bones, facial features, hands and feet due to increased production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland

Answer 7

acromegaly

Question 8

chromosomal defect causing varying degrees of intellectual disability and characteristic facial features such as slanted eyes, a flat nasal bridge, flat nose, protruding tongue and a short, broad neck

Answer 8

down syndrome

Question 9

sudden, temporary disorder affect cranial nerve VII (facial) that produces unilateral facial paralysis; may be caused by a virus

Answer 9

bell’s palsy

Question 10

excessive production of thyroid hormones

Answer 10

hyperthyroidism

Question 11

s/s of hyperthyroidism?

Answer 11

irritability/nervousness
weakness and fatigue
amenorrhea
insomnia
heat intolerance

Question 12

decrease in productive of thyroid hormones

Answer 12

hypothyroidism

Question 13

s/s of hypothyroidism?

Answer 13

weakness/fatigue
depression
cold intolerance
heavy menstrual periods
difficulty concentrating

Question 14

enlargement of the thyroid gland; may be caused by increased (hyper) or decreased (hypo) thyroid function

Answer 14

goiter

Question 15

pulsating pain localized to the side, front or back of the head; can be accompanied by nausea, vertigo, tremors; last 4-6 hours

Answer 15

migraine

Question 16

numerous episodes over a few days or even months; sudden onset; last few minutes or up to a few hours

Answer 16

cluster headache

Question 17

sustained contraction of the muscles in the head, neck or upper back; gradual onset, steady pain

Answer 17

tension headache

Question 18

preauricular

Answer 18

front ear nodule

Question 19

postauricular

Answer 19

top of ear

Question 20

occipital

Answer 20

behind ear

Question 21

retropharyngeal

Answer 21

back of jaw/ on neck

Question 22

submaxillary

Answer 22

below middle jaw/on back

Question 23

submental

Answer 23

chin

Question 24

superficial cervical chain

Answer 24

end of neck

Question 25

deep cervical chain

Answer 25

back of neck

Question 26

supraclavicular

Answer 26

clavicle bone