LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lecture, the student should be able to:
To learn the bones of the neck as to:
A. Morphology
> cervical vertebrae
> hyoid
B. Articulations
To learn the superficial muscles of the neck as to origins, insertions, actions and innervation.
V To learn the fascia of the neck v To learn the deep muscles of the neck as to origin(s), insertion(s), action(s) and innervation
V To learn the root of the neck
NECK
NECK
Transition between cranium and clavicles
Joins the head to the trunk and limbs
Major conduit for structures
Important organs with unique functions
This is where the esophagus passes
Several blood vessels passing to and from the head
Known region of vulnerability
Lack bony protection
Formed by cervical vertebrae, hyoid bone, manubrium, and clavicles
Parts of the axial skeleton except the clavicles