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Program of Oral and Dental Health

ADS109

HEAD AND NECK ANATOMY

Course Code
ADS109
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines the anatomy, use anatomical terminology.
  2. Explains the general anatomical features of the bones, muscles, neurovascular networks, and temporomandibular joint in the head and neck region.
  3. Explains the basics of anatomy of mouth, tongue, teeth and salivary glands.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionThe Head and Neck Anatomy course provides a comprehensive overview of the musculoskeletal structures, vascular networks, and neurological pathways of the region.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Fundamental Terms and Concepts in Anatomy
2nd Week Anatomy of the Superficial Regions of the Cranium
3rd Week Cranial Nerves
4th Week Anatomy of the Deep Regions of the Cranium
5th Week Oral Cavity and Its Structures
6th Week Vascular and Neurological Structures of the Oral Cavity
7th Week Recap Session
8th Week Midterm Examination
9th Week Anatomy of the Maxilla
10th Week Anatomy of the Mandible
11th Week Muscles of Mastication
12th Week Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
13th Week Radiographic Anatomy: Radiographic Features of Key Structures in the Maxillary Region
14th Week Radiographic Anatomy: Radiographic Features of Key Structures in the Mandibular Region
15th Week Recap Session
Recommended or Required ReadingNetter FH. Atlas of humananatomy(secondedition) USA,Novartis,1997.
Yıldırım M.İnsan Anatomisi. Nobel kitabevi, İstanbul 2003.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load60
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3
K1 X
K2 X
K3
K4 X
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9 X
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14 X X X