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AN43.1-9 | Head & neck Joints, Histology, Development, Radiography & Surface marking — Glossary
Glossary — Head & neck Joints, Histology, Development, Radiography & Surface marking
Key terms introduced in this module, in order of first appearance. Use this as a revision checklist.
| Term | Where Introduced |
|---|---|
| Atlantoaxial instability | relevance |
| Thyroglossal duct cyst | relevance |
| Cleft lip and palate | relevance |
| Branchial cyst | relevance |
| Skull X-rays | relevance |
| atlas (C1) | recall |
| axis (C2) | recall |
| dens (odontoid process) | recall |
| pharyngeal arches | recall |
| thyroid gland | recall |
| Atlantooccipital Joint | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Type: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Movements: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Nodding (yes movement) | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Muscles producing flexion: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Muscles producing extension: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Ligaments: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Atlantoaxial Joint | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| median atlantoaxial joint | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Rotation (no movement) | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Key ligament: Transverse ligament of atlas | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Atlantoaxial interval (ADI) on lateral cervical X-ray: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| >3 mm in adults = transverse ligament rupture or laxity | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Clinical conditions causing atlantoaxial instability: | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Down syndrome | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Odontoid fractures | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Grisel syndrome | Part 1: Atlantooccipital and Atlantoaxial Joints (AN43.1) |
| Key H&N Structures in Histology Practicals (AN43.2) | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Thyroid Gland: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Follicles | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Colloid | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Parafollicular (C) cells | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Parathyroid Gland: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Chief (principal) cells | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Oxyphil cells | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Fat cells | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Pituitary Gland (Hypophysis): | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Anterior lobe (adenohypophysis): | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Posterior lobe (neurohypophysis): | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Salivary Glands: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Parotid | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Submandibular | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Sublingual | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Palatine Tonsil: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Stratified squamous non-keratinised epithelium | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Germinal centres | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Capsule | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Cornea: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Bowman's membrane | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Stroma | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Descemet's membrane | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Endothelium | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Retina: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Additional structures for AN43.3: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Epiglottis: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Olfactory epithelium: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Cochlea — Organ of Corti: | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Hair cells | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Tectorial membrane | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Tunnel of Corti | Part 2: Head & Neck Histology (AN43.2–43.3) |
| Pharyngeal (Branchial) Arches — Overview | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| 1st (mandibular) | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| 2nd (hyoid) | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| 3rd | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| 4th | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| 6th | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Development of the Face | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Frontonasal process | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Maxillary processes | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Mandibular processes | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Cleft lip: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| maxillary process with the medial nasal process | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Cleft palate: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| two palatine shelves | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Development of the Tongue | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Anterior 2/3: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| lingual swellings | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| tuberculum impar | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Posterior 1/3: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Copula | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Development of the Thyroid Gland | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| floor of the pharynx at the foramen caecum | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| thyroglossal duct | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Thyroglossal duct cyst: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| moves upward on swallowing AND on tongue protrusion | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Development of the Pituitary Gland: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Adenohypophysis (anterior lobe) | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Rathke's pouch | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Neurohypophysis (posterior lobe) | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| infundibulum | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Development of the Eye: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Optic vesicle | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| optic cup | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Lens vesicle | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Cornea | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Congenital anomalies: | Part 3: Development of H&N Structures (AN43.4) |
| Clinical Examination and Surface Projections (AN43.5–43.6) | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Hyoid bone: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Thyroid cartilage (laryngeal prominence/Adam's apple): | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| thyroid notch | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Cricoid cartilage: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| cricothyroid membrane | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| emergency cricothyrotomy | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Carotid arteries: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Common carotid artery | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| carotid tubercle (C6) | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| External carotid | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Internal carotid | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Facial artery: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Superficial temporal artery: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| giant cell (temporal) arteritis | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| External jugular vein: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Pterion: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| middle meningeal artery | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| H&N Radiography (AN43.7) | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Skull X-ray — lateral view, key structures: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Skull X-ray — PA (frontal) view: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Crista galli | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Frontal and ethmoidal air sinuses | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Petrous ridge | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Superior orbital fissure | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Foramen rotundum | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Cervical spine X-ray — lateral view: | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Atlantoaxial interval (ADI) | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Prevertebral soft tissue | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| C7 body | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| Carotid and Vertebral Angiogram (AN43.8–43.9) | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| vertebral artery | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| C6 | Part 4: Surface Anatomy and Radiography of the H&N (AN43.5–43.9) |
| The Dangerous Area of the Face — Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis | clinical_pearl |
| lacks valves | clinical_pearl |
| cavernous sinus | clinical_pearl |
| Superior ophthalmic vein | clinical_pearl |
| Pterygoid venous plexus | clinical_pearl |
| dangerous area of the face | clinical_pearl |
| cavernous sinus thrombosis | clinical_pearl |
| Case 2 — Newborn with cleft lip and palate: | reflection |
| maxillary process–medial nasal process fusion | reflection |
| palatine shelf fusion | reflection |
| Joints: | summary |
| Histology Key IDs: | summary |
| Development: | summary |
| Surface Anatomy: | summary |
| Radiology: | summary |
145 terms in this module