Head

The head enables sight, sound, smell, and taste.

Through the mouth and face, the head is essential for verbal communication and non-verbal expression. 3. Head Injuries and Safety

A common mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, fall, or rapid acceleration/deceleration (e.g., whiplash).

Controls voluntary movement, emotions, vision, hearing, and reasoning.

Brain damage occurs without breaking the skull, often from the brain shaking inside the skull. Penetrating Injury: The skull is broken.