

Welcome
Our posters have eight key objectives:
- To know the difference between Head and Neck and throat cancer.
- To understand the structure and function of the anatomical sites of head and neck cancer.
- An insight into the structure and function of the squamous cell.
- To understand the causes and risk factors of head and neck cancer.
- To be aware of the signs and symptoms of head and neck cancer.
- To understand how head and neck cancer is detected.
- To understand how head and neck cancer is treated and prevented.
- To understand some of the latest research of head and neck cancer.
Polite notice: These posters are FREE to use for educational purposes and sharing across social media.
References for the following information is from recommended books, websites, research journals, National Health Service and Cancer Research UK.

Overview Of The Head And Neck Cancer
NHS Mount Vemon Cancer Network
What is difference between Head and Neck Cancer and Throat Cancer?

What Is Head And Neck Cancer?
THE HEAD
Infratemporal fossa


Pterygopalatine fossa


Cranial Fossae



What Is The Scalp?




Head muscles

Anatomy Of The Head
THE NECK





References
Cancer Research UK (2025a) Throat cancer Available at: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/head-neck-cancer/throat (Accessed: 21st July 2025)
Roesch, Z. and Tadi, P. (2023) Anatomy, Head and Neck. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/books/NBK542313/ (Accessed: 22nd July 2025)
Updated July 2025 Next Review April 2027

