Otolaryngology: Applied Basic Sciences for YO-IFOS
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Introduction
This resource has been created by otorhinolaryngologists for students interested in pursuing postgraduate studies. It provides students with a comprehensive and contextually relevant starting point on their journey. The goal of this project was not to create an all-inclusive and overwhelming wall of text, but rather to provide material that is engageable and may be built upon by the students themselves.
In our own experience, much time was wasted trawling through textbooks and internet sites in an attempt to understand the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck.
We understand that learning is a continual process, and we hope that by using the cranial nerves as a starting point to your journey, that it will provide a scaffold upon which to build your knowledge of discipline specific anatomy and physiology. In addition, whilst we were embarking on our own otolaryngology journeys, we found that studying the anatomy and physiology was often confusing because no context for the importance of the knowledge was provided. We hope that this resource addresses this shortfall.
Approach
We would recommend learning the anatomy and physiology first by learning each of the cranial nerve chapters, then by learning:
The blood supply of the head and neck
The anatomy of the skull base and foramina
The vestibular ocular reflex
Lastly reviewing the cranial nerve chapters with the newly acquired knowledge
Benefit of an online resource
An open access, online resource provides the opportunity for continued improvement of the resource. We value your input, and should you find substantial failings in it, please provide feedback so that your concerns may be addressed. Although we have provided the footprint for the resource, fresh ideas always lead to better outcomes. Our hope is that through YO-IFOS, an individual or group of individuals continue to build upon this.
Copyright
Otolaryngology: Open Access Basic Science Resource for YO-IFOS has been compiled by Jessica McGuire (Author), Johan Grobbelaar (Editor), and Robyn van Zijl (Illustrator). It has been created for YO-IFOS and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution - Non-Commercial 3.0 Unported License
Contents
1. The olfactory nerve, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
3. The occulomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, and abducens nerves and cavernous sinus
1. The olfactory nerve, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
Coming soon
2. The optic nerve and orbit
3. The occulomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, and abducens nerves and cavernous sinus
1. The olfactory nerve, nasal cavity, and paranasal sinuses
Coming soon
3. The occulomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, and abducens nerves and cavernous sinus
3. The occulomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, and abducens nerves and cavernous sinus
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
Coming soon
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
Coming soon
5. The facial nerve and temporal bone
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
6. The vestibulocochlear nerve, hearing, and audiological principles
Coming soon
6. The vestibulocochlear nerve, hearing, and audiological principles
4. The trigeminal nerve, anatomy of the mandible and maxilla, and infratemporal fossa
6. The vestibulocochlear nerve, hearing, and audiological principles
Coming soon
7. The glossopharyngeal, vagus, and hypoglossal nerves and physiology of taste, swallowing, and coug
Includes
Structure and function of the larynx
Coming soon
8. The accessory nerve and anatomy of the neck
Includes
a. Potential (fascial) spaces of the head and neck
b. Levels in the neck
Coming soon
9. Blood supply of the head and neck
Includes
a. Arterial supply of the head and neck
b. Venous drainage of the head and neck
Coming soon
10. Base of skull – functional anatomy
Includes
a. Foramina
b. Syndromes and case presentations
Coming soon
11. The vestibulo-ocular reflex
11. The vestibulo-ocular reflex
Coming soon
Creators' information and affiliations
Dr Jessica McGuire
Prof. Johan Grobbelaar
Dr Jessica McGuire
I started my academic career at the University of Cape Town's Division of ENT (2018-2023). I resigned from that post to pursue an academic career targeted at addressing health inequalities for social justice. I am a director at Hope-Hear, a NPC created to fulfil this purpose through improved access to ENT health services in the early deve
I started my academic career at the University of Cape Town's Division of ENT (2018-2023). I resigned from that post to pursue an academic career targeted at addressing health inequalities for social justice. I am a director at Hope-Hear, a NPC created to fulfil this purpose through improved access to ENT health services in the early developmental years to optimise cognitive growth in vulnerable populations. This includes providing accessible learning resources. I am affiliated to UCT's Division of Audiology and will be joining Stellenbosch University's ENT Department as an honorary lecturer in 2025.
Ms Robyn van Zijl
Prof. Johan Grobbelaar
Dr Jessica McGuire
We offer a variety of programs designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. From vocational training to college prep, our programs are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in their chosen field.
Prof. Johan Grobbelaar
Prof. Johan Grobbelaar
Prof. Johan Grobbelaar
Currently the Head of Department of ENT, Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University. My interests include head and neck surgery, combined open and endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery, and balance disturbances. After an initial academic career for 3 years, I went into private practice from 2008 till 2022. Since then, I’m the HOD at S
Currently the Head of Department of ENT, Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University. My interests include head and neck surgery, combined open and endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery, and balance disturbances. After an initial academic career for 3 years, I went into private practice from 2008 till 2022. Since then, I’m the HOD at Stellenbosch University. I enjoy training the next generation of doctors and ENTs and have a special interest in setting up databases for research purposes.