Skeletal landmarks in the head and neck are used for locating major blood vessels, glands, and muscles, and for locating points of access to the airway.
Neurological examination of the cranial and upper cervical nerves is carried out by assessing function in the head and neck.
In addition, information about the general status of body health can often be obtained by evaluating surface features, the eye and the oral cavity, and the characteristics of speech.
Anatomical position of the head