Anatomy of the Scalp

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Which layer of the scalp allows free movement of the skin and contains emissary veins?

  • Pericranium
  • Connective tissue
  • Epicranial Aponeurosis
  • Loose areolar tissue (correct)

What is the insertion point of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

  • Epicranial Aponeurosis (correct)
  • Loose areolar tissue
  • Skin of the eyebrows and forehead
  • Pericranium

What is the nerve supply for the frontal belly of occipitofrontalis muscle?

  • Facial nerve (correct)
  • Trigeminal nerve
  • Hypoglossal nerve
  • Accessory nerve

Which muscle draws the scalp backward?

<p>Occipital belly of occipitofrontalis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the superior and inferior extents of the face?

<p>Eyebrows and chin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the posterior extent of the scalp?

<p>Superior nuchal line and external occipital protuberance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the scalp carries the blood supply to the diploe of the skull?

<p>Pericranium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?

<p>Draws the scalp backward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nerve supply for the occipital belly of occipitofrontalis muscle?

<p>Facial nerve (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the superior extent of the face?

<p>The eyebrows (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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