Chapter 14: Head, Face, Neck, and Regional Lymphatics

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the structure and function of the head, face, neck, and lymphatics as outlined in the lecture notes.

Cranial Bones

The eight bones that form the skull and protect the brain, including frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal bones.

Facial Bones

Fourteen bones that form the structure of the face and articulate at sutures.

Cranial Nerve VII

The facial nerve responsible for facial expressions.

Salivary Glands

Glands that produce saliva; includes parotid, submandibular, and sublingual glands.

Lymphatic System

A major component of the immune system that detects and eliminates foreign substances from the body.

Sutures

Fibrous joints in the skull where cranial bones meet.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland located in the neck that synthesizes and secretes hormones like thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Hydrocephalus

A condition characterized by excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid, leading to increased intracranial pressure.

Caput Succedaneum

Swelling of the head caused by edema during delivery that crosses suture lines.

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that develops when pituitary gland produces excess growth hormone, resulting in enlarged features.