This introductory course emphasizes oral embryology and histology, head and neck anatomy, and tooth morphology. The curriculum includes anatomical landmarks of the face and oral cavity. Upon completion, students will identify the anatomical planes and body directions used to divide the body into sections, and describe the four organizational levels of the human body organs.
Prerequisites
DAE 105 with a grade of “C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in DAE 105.
1. Describe the anatomical planes and corresponding body directions utilized to divide the human body into distinct sections.
2. Summarize the purposes, structural components, and physiological functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.
3. Summarize the purpose, key components, and primary functions of the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
4. Summarize the purpose, principal components, and major functions of the respiratory, digestive, endocrine, urinary, integumentary, and reproductive systems.
5. Define oral embryology and evaluate the influence of prenatal factors on oral development.
6. Define oral histology and assess its significance within dental science.
7. Identify and describe the anatomical locations of the bones within the human skull.
8. Identify the anatomical components of the temporomandibular joints, associated muscles, and glands.
9. Trace the anatomical pathways of blood vessels in the head and neck, and identify the associated nerves and lymph nodes.
10. Identify and describe the anatomical landmarks of the face and oral cavity.
11. Describe the distinguishing features of the anterior permanent dentition.
12. Describe the distinguishing features of the posterior permanent dentition.
13. Describe the distinguishing features of the primary dentition.