Anatomy of Head & Neck Overview
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Anatomy of Head & Neck Overview

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Which suture is located between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones?

  • Sagittal suture
  • Lambdoid suture
  • Squamous suture
  • Coronal suture (correct)
  • The lambda is the intersection of the lambdoid and sagittal sutures.

    True

    What are the layers of the scalp?

    Skin, connective tissue, aponeurosis, loose connective tissue, pericranium

    What is the dangerous area in the loose connective tissue of the scalp?

    <p>It allows easy spread of infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the galea aponeurotica?

    <p>It is a tendinous sheet covering the vault of the skull.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure was the anterior fontanel in infants?

    <p>Bregma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may happen at Pterion area?

    <p>It may rupture the middle meningeal artery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In infants, the posterior fontanel closed at ___ months.

    <p>first few</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the coronal suture?

    <p>Between the frontal and two parietal bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the bregma in infants?

    <p>Anterior fontanel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lambdoid suture is located between two parietal bones and occipital bones.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The insertion of muscles occurs in the _____ layer of the scalp.

    <p>connective tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the galea aponeurotica?

    <p>Cover the vault of the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes the loose connective tissue layer of the scalp particularly dangerous?

    <p>Infection can spread to the intracranial sinuses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The inion is the most prominent point of the external occipital protuberance.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nerves provide innervation to the scalp?

    <p>Supratrochlear, supraorbital, zygomaticotemporal, auriculotemporal, lesser occipital, greater occipital, third occipital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branches supply blood to the scalp?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anatomy of Head & Neck Overview

    • Topics include the scalp, skull, vertebrae, face, neck, and the blood vessels of head and neck.

    Cranial Sutures

    • Coronal Suture: Joint between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones.
    • Sagittal Suture: Joint between the two parietal bones.
    • Squamous (Squamoparietal) Suture: Joint between the parietal bone and the squamous part of the temporal bone.
    • Lambdoid Suture: Joint between the two parietal bones and the occipital bones.

    Junctions of Cranial Sutures

    • Bregma: Intersection of sagittal and coronal sutures; previously the anterior fontanel in infants that closes by 18 months.
    • Lambda: Intersection of lambdoid and sagittal sutures; was the posterior fontanel in infants, closing shortly after birth.
    • Pterion: Intersection of frontal, parietal, temporal, and greater wing of sphenoid bones; area prone to injury risking rupture of the middle meningeal artery.
    • Asterion: Junction of parietal, occipital, and temporal (mastoid) bones; a craniometric point.
    • Nasion: Intersection of frontal and two nasal bones.
    • Inion: Most prominent point of external occipital protuberance; used as a fixed point in craniometry.

    Layers of the Scalp

    • Thick Skin: Contains sebaceous glands and muscle insertions.
    • Connective Tissue: Dense subcutaneous layer with blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
    • Galea Aponeurotica / Epicranial Aponeurosis: Tendinous sheet covering the vault of the skull; connects occipital and frontal muscle bellies.
    • Loose Connective Tissue: Contains emissary veins, termed the "danger area" due to the risk of infection spreading to intracranial sinuses.
    • Pericranium/Periosteum: Hematoma may form here; confinement is limited to each respective bone.

    Innervation & Blood Supply

    • Innervation: Includes supratrochlear, supraorbital, zygomaticotemporal, auriculotemporal, lesser occipital, greater occipital, and third occipital nerves.
    • Blood Supply:
      • Supratrochlear and supraorbital branches of the internal carotid artery.
      • Superficial temporal, posterior auricular, and occipital branches of the external carotid artery.

    Anatomy of Head & Neck Overview

    • Topics include the scalp, skull, vertebrae, face, neck, and the blood vessels of head and neck.

    Cranial Sutures

    • Coronal Suture: Joint between the frontal bone and the two parietal bones.
    • Sagittal Suture: Joint between the two parietal bones.
    • Squamous (Squamoparietal) Suture: Joint between the parietal bone and the squamous part of the temporal bone.
    • Lambdoid Suture: Joint between the two parietal bones and the occipital bones.

    Junctions of Cranial Sutures

    • Bregma: Intersection of sagittal and coronal sutures; previously the anterior fontanel in infants that closes by 18 months.
    • Lambda: Intersection of lambdoid and sagittal sutures; was the posterior fontanel in infants, closing shortly after birth.
    • Pterion: Intersection of frontal, parietal, temporal, and greater wing of sphenoid bones; area prone to injury risking rupture of the middle meningeal artery.
    • Asterion: Junction of parietal, occipital, and temporal (mastoid) bones; a craniometric point.
    • Nasion: Intersection of frontal and two nasal bones.
    • Inion: Most prominent point of external occipital protuberance; used as a fixed point in craniometry.

    Layers of the Scalp

    • Thick Skin: Contains sebaceous glands and muscle insertions.
    • Connective Tissue: Dense subcutaneous layer with blood vessels, nerves, sweat glands, and hair follicles.
    • Galea Aponeurotica / Epicranial Aponeurosis: Tendinous sheet covering the vault of the skull; connects occipital and frontal muscle bellies.
    • Loose Connective Tissue: Contains emissary veins, termed the "danger area" due to the risk of infection spreading to intracranial sinuses.
    • Pericranium/Periosteum: Hematoma may form here; confinement is limited to each respective bone.

    Innervation & Blood Supply

    • Innervation: Includes supratrochlear, supraorbital, zygomaticotemporal, auriculotemporal, lesser occipital, greater occipital, and third occipital nerves.
    • Blood Supply:
      • Supratrochlear and supraorbital branches of the internal carotid artery.
      • Superficial temporal, posterior auricular, and occipital branches of the external carotid artery.

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    Explore the intricate anatomy of the head and neck, covering essential topics such as the scalp, skull, vertebrae, face, neck, and blood vessels. This quiz highlights key features like cranial sutures and anatomical junctions, essential for understanding cranial structure and function.

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