Theory

what are the two methods of examination?

what are the four types of palpation?

use of a single finger (example: index finger applied to inner border of mandible beneath the canine-premolar area to determine the presence of a torus mandibularis)

use of finger and thumb of the same hand (example: palpation of the lips)

use of finger or fingers and thumb from each hand applied simultaneously in coordination. (example: index finger of one hand palpates on the floor of mouth inside, while a finger or fingers from the other hand pres on the same area from under the chin externally)

two hands are used at the same time to examine corresponding structures on opposite sides of the body. comparisons may be made. (example: fingers placed beneath the chin to palpate the submandibular lymph nodes)

what are six things you look for during observation of the patient?

what are some things to look for when looking at the patients skin?

whites of the eyes

what do you look for when looking at the pupil

flap of tissue anterior to ear canal

inner border of ear

inflammation of lymph nodes

what are some causes of lymphadenopathy

what is it called when the cancer goes from the lymph nodes to another part of the body?

how many lymph nodes are in the body?

how many lymph nodes are in the neck?

what are three glads that are palpated?

what are four potential problems with salivary glands

the thyroid glad is an _____ gland and is _____ shaped

two types of disorders associated with the thyroid are?

The TMJ is a ______ joint that connects the ____ to the _____bone

piece of cartilage that keeps the skull and mandible from rubbing against each other

what methods are used to examine the TMJ

_____ motions are the correct way to palpate and ____ fingers is incorrect

when palpating healthy structures _____ is anything detectable

what are you palpating for?

what are the normal findings for lymph nodes of the head and neck

where are the occipital nodes located?

where are the posterior auricular lymph nodes located

what are notable findings of the salivary glands?

on the boards if there is popping and clicking when is it notable?

in the clinic if there is popping and clicking when is it notable?

a ____ and _____ exam could save a patients life

the cervical lymph nodes lie above, beneath and posterior to the ______ muscle

____ ____ play an important part in body's defencse against infection

how many lymph nodes are located in the neck?

what is the medical term for an enlarged lymph node?

which of the following structures is usually not assessed during the head and neck examination?
A.TMJ
B.ear drum
C.skin of the face and neck
D.lymph nodes of head and neck

what is the largest salivary gland?

the thyroid gland secretes hormones that?

what are six things that can be described when a patient has a lesion?

how do you measure the size of a lesion?