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Maxillofacial Skeleton and Facial Anatomy
Jacqueline C Junn1, Peter M Som2
1Department of Radiology, The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, One Gustave Levy Place, Box 1234, New York, NY 10029, USA.
Neuroimaging Clinics of North America
|October 16, 2022
Summary
This article details facial anatomy, including layers, muscles, vessels, and nerves. It also covers facial development and clinical signs of facial paralysis.
Area of Science:
- Anatomy
- Embryology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Understanding facial anatomy is crucial for medical professionals.
- Knowledge of facial development aids in diagnosing congenital anomalies.
- Facial paralysis presents diverse clinical manifestations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of facial anatomy.
- To discuss the embryologic development of facial structures.
- To highlight clinical presentations of facial paralysis.
Main Methods:
- Review of anatomical structures of the face.
- Discussion of embryologic origins of facial tissues.
- Analysis of clinical manifestations of facial nerve dysfunction.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of facial layers, muscles, vessels, and nerves.
- Explanation of key stages in facial embryogenesis.
- Categorization of clinical signs associated with facial paralysis.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with facial anatomy and development is essential for clinical practice.
- Recognizing patterns of facial paralysis aids in diagnosis and management.
- This article serves as a foundational resource for understanding the face.
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