Facial muscles form expressions that reflect mood and are mediated by cranial nerve VII.
Frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal bones.
The cervical vertebrae support the cranium and include C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis).
Cranial nerve V, the trigeminal nerve.
These triangles help in describing findings in the neck and are defined by the sternomastoid and trapezius muscles.
Sutures are meshed immovable joints where adjacent cranial bones unite.
The skull bones are separated by sutures and fontanels, which gradually ossify as the child grows.
Children may develop features like 'allergic shiners' and a tired appearance.
The thyroid gland synthesizes and secretes hormones that stimulate cellular metabolism.
Signs include goiter, eyelid retraction, and exophthalmos, along with symptoms like nervousness and weight loss.
The sternomastoid and trapezius muscles, innervated by cranial nerve XI.
A tension headache typically presents as bandlike tightness and mild-to-moderate pain.
The lymphatic system helps detect and eliminate foreign substances and has a rich supply of lymph nodes.
In the cheeks over the mandible, anterior to and below the ear.
Primary headaches include tension, migraine, and cluster headaches.
Fontanels are membrane-covered 'soft spots' that allow for brain growth during the first year.
Lymphadenopathy refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes due to infection, allergy, or neoplasm.
