Neuroanatomy for the head and neck surgeon

Peter C. Whitfield*

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Abstract

The sagittal, coronal and lambdoid sutures are of major importance, with premature fusion leading to craniofacial deformity. The skull base is formed by endochondral ossification of cartilage leading to formation of the skull base components of the ethmoid, sphenoid, petrous and occipital bones. The bones of the face are mainly formed from cartilages of the first two pharyngeal arches with the associated musculature supplied by the mandibular and facial nerves, respectively.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationClinical Head and Neck Anatomy for Surgeons
PublisherCRC Press
Pages279-285
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781444157383
ISBN (Print)9781498749138
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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