Vital Areas
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Intermaxillary Suture
Juncture of left and right upper jawbones below nose. Loss of consciousness may result from trauma to cranial nerves and loss of sensory and motor functions.
Center of Lower Jaw
One-half inch below lower lip. Loss of consciousness may result from trauma to cranial nerves and loss of sensory and motor functions.
Concavity Behind Ear
Between mastoid process and lower jaw. May cause loss of consciousness due to trauma to cranial nerves and spinal cord, resulting in loss of sensory and motor function.