Duration of the online course: 6 hours and 16 minutes
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Strengthen your dental anatomy skills with a free online course covering head and neck landmarks, nerves, mastication muscles and salivary glands, plus quizzes.
In this free course, learn about
Regions of the head and neck; key surface landmarks and major anatomical subdivisions
Neurocranium function: protecting the brain and supporting its structures
Major salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual): location and main functions
Thalamic nuclei: core anatomy and thalamus as sensory relay/“air traffic control” for cortex
Muscles of mastication: masseter, temporalis, medial & lateral pterygoids and key actions
Esophagus innervation: autonomic supply (vagus, sympathetic trunk) and functional roles
Intercostal nerves: motor to intercostals; sensory to skin and parietal pleura
Directional terms and body planes used to describe anatomical positions and sections
Horizontal brain sections: identify anterior via lateral ventricle horns; related structures
Posterior/lateral skull anatomy: major bones, landmarks, and relationships
Heart chambers and valves; AV valves prevent backflow from ventricles to atria; superficial brain veins
About the free online course
Confident clinical decisions in dentistry start with a clear mental map of anatomy. This free online course helps you build that map by connecting essential structures of the head and neck with what you see in day-to-day dental practice. You will reinforce core terminology, learn to visualize regions and planes, and sharpen your ability to describe location and orientation—skills that support accurate charting, communication, and interpretation of clinical findings.
Through concise lessons and targeted practice questions, you will revisit the skull and key head and neck regions, then tie them to functional anatomy that matters chairside. Special attention is given to the muscles of mastication, helping you understand how jaw movement is produced, coordinated, and impaired—useful when considering occlusion, parafunction, and temporomandibular complaints. The course also covers major salivary glands and their relationships, offering a stronger foundation for evaluating swelling, pain patterns, and common gland-related issues.
To round out the clinical picture, you will review important neural pathways and supporting systems, including cranial nerves relevant to sensation and function in the face and oral region, along with selected neuroanatomy concepts that improve your overall anatomical literacy. Respiratory and autonomic anatomy is included to support broader head and neck understanding, while brain, venous drainage, and cardiovascular highlights help you place local findings within systemic context. Each segment is paired with quick knowledge checks, so you can confirm understanding, spot weak areas, and study more efficiently.
Whether you are a dental student consolidating fundamentals or a practicing professional refreshing key concepts, this course is designed to make anatomy easier to recall and apply—improving clarity, confidence, and precision in dental care.
Course content
Video class: Regions of the head and neck (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What is the main function of the neurocranial portion of the skull?
Video class: Organs of the respiratory system (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following is the primary function of the nasal cavity within the respiratory system?
Video class: Glossopharyngeal Nerve Overview in 5 minutes - Human Anatomy | Kenhub05m
Exercise: Which of the following branches of the glossopharyngeal nerve is responsible for transmitting sensory information from the pharyngotympanic tube?
Video class: What happens when the vestibulocochlear nerve is damaged? - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What symptoms are commonly associated with damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve?
Video class: Thalamic nuclei: anatomy and functions (preview) - Human Neuroanatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What role does the thalamus play in the human brain, similar to a function performed in air traffic management?
Exercise: What role does the thalamus play in the brain, as compared to air traffic controllers?
Video class: What are the Major Salivary Glands? - Human Anatomy | Kenhub06m
Exercise: Which major salivary gland is the largest and located in the preauricular region?
Video class: Masseter Muscle: Origin, Insertion, Innervation02m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the masseter muscle?
Video class: Temporal Muscle Anatomy Overview - Human Anatomy | Kenhub02m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the anterior part of the temporalis muscle?
Video class: Function of the Lateral Pterygoid Muscle - Human Anatomy | Kenhub02m
Exercise: Which of the following statements accurately describes a function of the lateral pterygoid muscle?
Video class: Medial Pterygoid Muscle: Origin, Insertion, Function02m
Exercise: What primary function is served by the medial pterygoid muscle?
Video class: Vestibulocochlear nerve: anatomy and function (preview) - Human Neuroanatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Nerves of the esophagus (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following nerves supply the esophagus and are part of the autonomic nervous system?
Exercise: Which nerve plays a significant role in controlling the contraction of the intercostal muscles and providing specific sensory information regarding the skin and parietal pleura?
Video class: Directional terms and body planes - Human Anatomy | Kenhub18m
Video class: Salivary glands: structure and functions (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Muscles of mastication (preview) - Origin, insertion, functions - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What are the muscles involved in mastication?
Video class: Maxillary nerve: Branches, course (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What is the primary function of the maxillary nerve?
Exercise: Which of the following nerves is the second branch of the trigeminal nerve, and is often referred to as V2?
Video class: Anatomy of the Heart: Ventricles, Atria and Functions - Human Anatomy | Kenhub10m
Exercise: Which structure is primarily responsible for preventing backflow from the ventricles to the atria in the human heart?
Video class: Parotid (Salivary) Gland - Anatomy, Innervation05m
Video class: Anatomy and Structures of the Tooth (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Bones of the orbit - Human Anatomy | Kenhub18m
Exercise: How many bones form the structure of the bony orbit?
Video class: Overview of the cerebellum (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What primary function does the cerebellum play in the human brain?
Video class: Blood vessels of nasal cavity (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What is the main arterial supply responsible for the blood flow to the nasal cavity?
Video class: Types of bones in the human skeleton - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: 2 Easy ways to learn the cranial nerves - labeling exercises and quizzes | Kenhub08m
Exercise: What is the role of the accessory nerve, also known as cranial nerve XI?
Video class: Larynx - Membranes, ligaments and muscles - Human Anatomy | Kenhub30m
Exercise: What primary function does the cricoid cartilage perform in the larynx?
Video class: Learn the parts of the brain without losing your mind - labeling exercises and quizzes | Kenhub15m
Exercise: What is the main function of the cerebellum, as discussed in the video?
Exercise: Which of the following structures is primarily responsible for regulating motor functions such as balance, coordination, and speech?
Video class: Brainstem and Cerebellum: Structure and functions easily explained - Quick Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following functions is primarily associated with the medulla oblongata?
Exercise: Which section of the brain stem is primarily responsible for regulating basic life functions such as breathing and swallowing?
Video class: SKELETAL SYSTEM QUIZZES: is that the way to learn the bones of the human body? | Kenhub09m
Video class: How many parts does the brain have?01m
Exercise: The brain is divided into three main parts. Besides the cerebrum, which other two structures are part of the brain?
Video class: How to draw anatomy - Book review14m
Exercise: Which of the following anatomical structures articulates with the head of the humerus in the shoulder joint?
Video class: Tensor of the vastus intermedius: the muscle you probably haven't heard of02m
Video class: Muscles of the orbit overview (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which muscle is responsible for elevating the upper eyelid and is innervated by the oculomotor nerve?
Video class: Eyeball: structure and function (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following structures of the eye is responsible for producing a smaller amount of tears than the lacrimal gland and contributes to immune surveillance?
Video class: Compartments of the neck (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following structures is associated with the visceral compartment of the neck?
Video class: Superior and inferior orbital fissures (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Nerves of nasal cavity (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: What is one of the primary functions of the nasal cavity?
Video class: Suprahyoid muscles (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following muscles originates from the digastric fossa of the mandible?
Video class: How are muscles named? - Terminology - Human Anatomy | Kenhub11m
Video class: Axillary vein in less than 1 minute - Kenhub #shorts01m
Exercise: Which veins contribute to the formation of the axillary vein through their tributaries?
Video class: Phrenic nerve: nerve roots mnemonic - Kenhub #shorts01m
Video class: We're offering scholarships to healthcare students | Kenhub05m
Exercise: What is one of the benefits of the Kenhub scholarship program for students?
Video class: Learning the sensory and motor cranial nerves with a visual mnemonic | Kenhub05m
Video class: Want to easily learn muscle anatomy? TRY THIS.10m
Exercise: Which of the following correctly defines the 'innervation' of a muscle in the human body?
Video class: Brachial plexus: How to EASILY draw it | Kenhub11m
Exercise: Which of the following correctly lists the sequence of structures in the anatomy of the brachial plexus from the spinal cord outward?
Video class: How to test your knowledge before an anatomy exam | Kenhub10m
Video class: Are study groups for you? | Kenhub08m
Exercise: What is one advantage of studying solo compared to studying in a group?
Video class: Regions of the upper limb (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following is a correct description of the function of the shoulder region in upper limb anatomy?
Video class: Posterior compartment of the forearm (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following muscles is not part of the superficial layer of the posterior forearm compartment?
Video class: Main arteries of the upper limb (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Mandible: structure and bony landmarks (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Exercise: Which of the following is a true statement about the anatomy of the mandible?
Video class: Ligaments of the wrist and hand (preview) - Human Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: Skull foramina and contents - Quick Anatomy | Kenhub01m
Exercise: Which structure allows passage of the ophthalmic artery and optic nerve in the skull?
Video class: Which facial muscle is used in smiling? #anatomy00m
Video class: What is an X-ray? #medicaleducation01m
Exercise: What color do dense tissues, such as bones, typically appear as on a radiograph?
Video class: Arm muscles: Anatomy and functions in less than 3 minutes - Quick Anatomy | Kenhub03m
Video class: We're sorry. We messed up.07m
Exercise: What feature of the new Kenhub Atlas aims to aid students in quickly locating specific anatomical information?
Video class: These are the best Human anatomy textbooks | Kenhub13m
Video class: How to use your anatomy atlas | Kenhub06m
Exercise: Which method is suggested to enhance learning and recall of anatomical structures alongside using an anatomy atlas?
This free course includes:
6 hours and 16 minutes of online video course
Digital certificate of course completion (Free)
Exercises to train your knowledge
100% free, from content to certificate
Which muscles of mastication are covered in dental anatomy?
The course covers the masseter, temporalis, medial pterygoid, and lateral pterygoid muscles, including their actions in jaw movement.
What is the largest major salivary gland and where is it located?
The parotid gland is the largest major salivary gland and lies in the preauricular region, in front of and below the ear.
What symptoms can occur when the vestibulocochlear nerve is damaged?
Damage may cause hearing loss, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, or nausea.
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