title: Surface landmarks for the identification of key anatomic structures of the face and neck.
abstract: The location of many deep anatomic structures of the face and neck can be identified by their relationship to surface landmarks. By systematically identifying the important anatomic landmarks, one can perform surgical operations with greater confidence of avoiding inadvertent damage to underlying structures.
mesh_terms: D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000098:blood supply; D005147:Facial Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D005154:Facial Nerve / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009333:Neck / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology