DHYG 284 Biological Structures II: Head and Neck Anatomy (2 credits)
Course Description
This is the second in a series of three courses. Comprehensive study of human head and neck anatomy with an in-depth focus on the form, function, and relationships of structures of the head, neck, and orofacial complex. Units of study include surface anatomy, skeletal system (osteology), muscular system, vascular system, nervous systems, lymphatic system, and glandular system of the head and neck. A working knowledge of these structures is required to develop safe foundational skills and for clinical practice as a dental hygienist.
Course Content
· Comprehensive study with an in-depth focus on the form, function, and relationships of structures of the head, neck, and orofacial complex.
· Anatomical considerations and clinical applications for patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and clinical documentation by dental hygiene professionals.
·Anatomical facts, concepts, and essential terminology related to normal and abnormal anatomical variations.
·Identification and organization of the anatomical structures and systems of the head, neck, and orofacial complex.
Student Outcomes
- Apply anatomical facts, terminology, and concepts related to normal and abnormal anatomical variations of human head and neck anatomy, systems, and the orofacial complex in order to prepare for other courses in the dental hygiene curriculum to include: Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene, Dental Radiology, Oral Pathology, Periodontology, Local Anesthesia and Restorative Dentistry.
- Differentiate between features of the surface anatomy and submucosal anatomy related to clinical applications.
- Communicate essential terminology associated with anatomical facts and concepts of human head and neck anatomy, systems, and the orofacial complex to dental and healthcare professionals, and patients.
- Integrate anatomical facts and concepts of head and neck anatomy and the orofacial complex into dental hygiene clinical practice.
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
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Class discussion
Individual/Group projects
Web-based activities
Written examination
Active learning experiences
Peer evaluation
Self-evaluation
Reflection assignments
Clinical application research project
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