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Assessment of the Head & Neck

Skull and Face


Inspection
Size & shape of skull (normocephalic, micro/macrocephalic)

Symmetry of facial features (symmetrical/ asymmetrical)

Assess for Symmetry


Compare Eyebrows, nasolabial folds, sides of mouth

Eyes
Assess for drainage, swelling, redness, asymmetry & lesions

Eye Lesions
External hordeolum

External hordeolum

Internal hordeolum

Eye Assessment
Ectropion

conjunctivitis

Ear - Inspect & Palpate


Pinna

Ear
Assess for lesions, swelling, drainage

Otitis externa

Nose & Sinuses


Symmetry Patency Flaring Discharge Tenderness Masses

Mouth & Oropharynx


Inspect:
Symmetry Color Hydration Lesions Caries

Oral Lesions
Stomatitis Herpes simplex 1

Oral CA

Gingivitis

Neck
Inspect
Thyroid gland for enlargement Any visible lymph nodes and masses

Goiter

Location of Lymph Nodes

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