HA - Assessing Head and Neck

what joint is attached to the mandible?

all facial bones are immovable except for

what are the 14 facial bones?

what are the immovable sutures?

what joins cranial bones together?

what are the 8 cranium bones?

2 subsections of the skull

the framework of the head

glands located inferior to the mandible, underneath the base of the tongue

glands located on each side of the face, behind the mandible

it increases the risk of head and neck cancer

what medical condition can you possibly get with head and neck irradiation?

it increases one's risk for thyroid cancer

This type of cancer is usually found before it spread. if they are not detected, the cancerous cells spread first to the lymph nodes then spread throughout the body.

may appear as a large swelling at the base of the neck; client may also have a tight feeling in the throat, a hoarse voice, cough, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing

lumps and lesions that do not heal or disappear may indicate?

is manifested by sharp, shooting, piercing facial pains that lasts form seconds to minutes

may be warning signs of other illnesses such as stroke, sinus or gum infections, and meningitis

sudden head and neck pain seen with elevated temperature and neck stiffness may be a sign of?

it may accompany muscular problems, cervical spinal cord problems, and arthritic changes. stress and tension may also increase it

what happens if cancer metastasizes to the lymph nodes?

what happens if the nodes become overwhelmed by microorganisms, as happens with an infection such as mononucleosis

a clear substance mostly of excessive tissue fluid

it is attached to the tongue, lies above the thyroid cartilage and under the mandible

it is located above the cricoid cartilage; also known as "Adam's Apple"

it is the first tracheal ring; it has a small notch to it

it is composed of C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings

what hormone increases the metabolic rate of most body cells

it is the largest endocrine gland in the body

why is it important to avoid bilaterally compressing the carotid arteries when assessing the neck?

these blood vessels are located bilaterally, parallel and anterior to the sternomastoid muscles

a nerve that is responsible for the movement of the sternomastoid and trapezius muscle

responsible for turning the head against resistance

responsible for the shrugging of the shoulders

2 of the paired muscles that allow movement and provide support to the head and neck

a major artery located between the eye and the top of the ear