Head, Face, Neck, & Lymphatics Flashcards
Vertex
Top of the head
Scalp
Calvarium
Parotid duct AKA…
Stenson’s duct, drains saliva into the mouth just behind 2nd molar
Worton’s duct
Submandibular duct
TMJ
Tempormandibular joint
Common or concerning symptoms of the head include…
Headache, history of head injury
Common or concerning symptoms of the eyes include…
Visual disturbances, spots (scotomas), flashing lights, use of corrective lenses, pain, redness, excessive tearing, double vision (diplopia)
Common or concerning symptoms of the ears include…
Hearing loss, ringing (tinnitus), vertigo, pain, discharge
Common or concerning symptoms of the nose include…
Drainage (rhinorrhea), congestion, sneezing, nose bleeds (epistaxis)
Common or concerning symptoms of the oropharynx include…
Sore throat, gum bleeding, hoarseness
Common or concerning symptoms of the neck include…
Swollen glands, goiter
What are the structures of the face
Maxilla Mandible Zygomatic Arch Nasal bones TMJ
What is the TMJ
Joint where the mandible interacts with the temporal bone
What is unique about the zygomatic bone (think trauma)
It is often fractured when Pt is punched in the face (AKA orbital floor fracture)
What are the palpebral fissues
The space between the eye lids
What do the palpebral fissures look like in a downs pt? What about FAS pt?
They are upslanted in downs syndrome. They are shorter horizontally in fetal alcohol syndrome
What are the epicampful folds
Where the eyelids meet laterally (think palperbral commisure)
What are the nasolabial folds
The line from nares to the corner of the mouth
What do the nasolabial folds look like in Pts who have had a stroke
The pt will have facial droop due to damage to facial nerve so you won’t see the fold on the side effected by the stroke
What are the sinuses of the face
Frontal
Sphenoid
Ethmoid
Maxillary
What is the NLS?
The nasolacrimal sinus
Where does the NLS drain
Duct/sinus drains into the inferior meatus of the nose
Where are the frontal and maxillary sinuses
Frontal = superior to eyebrows Maxillary = inferior to orbits
What is the Down’s syndrome facies? What are other signs of Down’s?
Slanted palpebral fissues, flatened nasal bridge, prominent epicanthal folds, low set ears, large tongue, & brushfield spots on the iris
What is the Cushing’s Syndrome facies (i.e. Cushoid Facies)
Round face, double chin, increased cheek fat deposits, and facial flushing
What are the signs of FAS
Low nasal folds, flat face, Shorter nose, Underdeveloped jaw, & thin upper lip with smooth filtrum (most characteristic)
What is the most common cause of acromegaly?
pituitary adenoma secreting GH
What are the signs of acromegaly
Enlargement of hands, feet, and head Frontal bossing Palmar thickening Coarse features Prognathism (large, protruding jaw)