DHYG 284 Biological Structures II: Head and Neck Anatomy (2 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Course Description This is the second in a series of three courses. This course provides a comprehensive study of the structures and functions of the anatomy of the human head and neck region including oral structures, osteology, lymphatic system, salivary glands, muscles, arterial, venous, and nervous systems.
Course Content 1. Anatomical terminology of head and neck structures and systems
2. Hard and soft tissue anatomy of the head and neck
3. Vascular and nervous systems of the head and neck
4. Glands of the head and neck
5. Function and relationships of head and neck structures
6. Introduction to the spread of infection in the head and neck
Student Outcomes These outcomes are specific and relevant to the theory and practice of dental hygiene. The student should be able to integrate essential anatomical facts and concepts of function into clinical observation and assessment of these structures. Other courses building on this foundation include: Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene, Oral Pathology, Periodontology, and Restorative Dentistry. In all class and lab settings, accurately and consistently:
1. Demonstrate correct and accurate usage of terminology associated with course content
2. Identify and describe the hard and soft tissues and systems of the head, neck, face and oral cavity
3. Demonstrate an accurate and detailed understanding of the hard and soft tissues and systems of the head, neck, face and oral cavity
4. Demonstrate an accurate and detailed understanding of the functions and relationships of the hard and soft tissues and systems of the head, neck, face and oral cavity
5. Describe and discuss the anatomical basis for the spread of infections in the head and neck
6. Demonstrate accurate and detailed knowledge of the regions of the head, neck and oral cavity examined by the dental hygienist during client assessment
Degree Outcomes This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Ability(ies). CORE ABILITIES: Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning.
Lecture Contact Hours 10 Lab Contact Hours 20 Clinical Contact Hours 0 Total Contact Hours 30
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