Abstract
Knowledge of the cutaneous anatomy of the head and neck requires an ability to recognize surface landmarks and essential subcutaneous structures, and is an essential part of surgical training. In skin surgery, an understanding of cutaneous anatomy of the head and neck is important for predicting acceptable cosmetic outcomes and providing appropriate anesthesia and reducing postoperative bleeding complications. This chapter focuses on step-by-step descriptions of the essential anatomic structures of the head and neck regions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Dermatologic Surgery |
Subtitle of host publication | Step by Step |
Publisher | Wiley-Blackwell |
Pages | 1-13 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781444330670 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 7 2012 |
Keywords
- Cosmetic subunit
- Cranial nerves
- Motor innervation
- Muscles of facial expression
- Sensory innervations
- Surgical anatomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine