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Head & Neck:Structure & Function

Head & Neck:Structure & Function

الرمز اسم المقرر الساعات المعتمدة المتطلبات السابقة للمقرر
DENT 113 Head & Neck:Structure & Function 5

Course Outline:

This course is an entrance requirement for preclinical and clinical dental programs. Students study the anatomy, physiology of the head and neck, and occlusion of the teeth. The course includes introductions to basic terminology and tooth structure, and extends to a survey of all of the oral systems. All material discussed with direct relationship to a well-characterized dental clinical case. Oral secretions and salivary glands function, TMJ and static occlusion will be included in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. Describe in details the anatomical structure of the head and neck.
2. Recognize the histological criteria of the head and neck structure.
3. Memorize the physiological criteria as related to the head and neck.
4. Record the development, anatomical, histological, age changes of tempromandibular joint.
5. Outline macro-anatomy and the microanatomy, and functions of salivary glands.
6. State the composition and functions of saliva.
7. Tell the hormonal functions of the glands in head and neck.
8. Recognize as a member or leader of professional group team, the assessment of the major structures and functions of the head and neck problems using proper electronic tools.

References:

1. Snell Clinical Anatomy, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins; 7th edition, 2003.
2. Jonquiere’s Basic Histology, Mac Grow Hill; 9th edition, 1998.
3. Harper's Illustrated Biochemistry, Mac Grow Hill; 27th edition, 2005.
4. Guyton Text Book of Medical Physiology, W.B. Saunders; 10th edition, 2000.
5. Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews: Microbiology (Lippincott's Illustrated Reviews Series) by Richard A Harvey, Pamela C Champe, and Bruce D Fisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2nd ed.; 2006.Scott & Dixon: Anatomy for Dental students. OUP Oxford; 3rd edition, 1996.