Abnormalities of the head and neck include conditions such as headache, concussion, head injury , acromegaly, Cushing syndrome, scleroderma, Bell palsy, myxedema, and simple goiters The neck contains muscles, vertebrae, blood vessels , the thyroid gland, and lymph node s.

The neck is a vital region of the body that supports head movement, breathing, swallowing, communication, circulation, and immune responses Nursing assessment of the head and neck includes inspecting and palpating structures of the head, face, and neck.

neck — a vital region of the body that supports head movement, breathing, swallowing, communication, circulation, and immune responses. rod — photoreceptor that is responsible for vision in low-light conditions and for detecting movement. concussion — a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain experiences a sudden and forceful movement within the skull. thyroid — a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the front of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple (thyroid cartilage).