Head & Neck Structure List*

choroid plexus

common carotid artery/internal carotid artery/external carotid artery

crista galli

dens (odontoid process)

esophagus

external auditory meatus

falx cerebri

frontal sinus

hard palate

IHF - inter hemispheric fissure (a.k.a. - longitudinal fissure)

internal jugular vein/external jugular vein

larynx

mastoid air cells

maxillary sinus

nasal cavity

nasal conchae (turbinates)

nasal septum

nasopharynx/oropharynx

optic n.

pituitary gland

rectus mm.

septum pellucidum

spinal cord

superior sagittal sinus

thyroid gland

trachea

transverse foramen

ventricles (lateral, 3rd., 4th.)

vertebral a.

(*) While all of the above structures may not be visible on the scans in your text, they ARE important in understanding various relationships.  Written exam questions may make reference to them as well.