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What is the primary function of the glands present in the skin of the scalp?
What is the primary function of the glands present in the skin of the scalp?
- To produce tears for regulating moisture
- To secrete sebum to prevent hair from drying out (correct)
- To support hair follicle growth
- To detoxify substances entering the skin
Which nerve supplies the anterior medial part of the forehead?
Which nerve supplies the anterior medial part of the forehead?
- Supra-trochlear Nerve (correct)
- Maxillary Nerve
- Supra-orbital Nerve
- Zygomatic-temporal Nerve
Which layer of the scalp is highly vascularized and innervated, connecting the skin to the aponeurosis epicranialis?
Which layer of the scalp is highly vascularized and innervated, connecting the skin to the aponeurosis epicranialis?
- Loose Connective Tissue
- Dense Connective Tissue (correct)
- Subcutaneous Layer
- Epithelial Tissue
How many layers comprise the scalp?
How many layers comprise the scalp?
What is the largest area supplied by the Supra-orbital Nerve?
What is the largest area supplied by the Supra-orbital Nerve?
What is a significant concern associated with scalp injuries?
What is a significant concern associated with scalp injuries?
Which nerve branch supplies the temple area?
Which nerve branch supplies the temple area?
Which of the following components is NOT found in the skin layer of the scalp?
Which of the following components is NOT found in the skin layer of the scalp?
The Trigeminal Nerve is primarily responsible for innervation in which part of the body?
The Trigeminal Nerve is primarily responsible for innervation in which part of the body?
Which nerve is NOT associated with the Trigeminal Nerve?
Which nerve is NOT associated with the Trigeminal Nerve?
What does the aponeurosis epicranial specifically connect?
What does the aponeurosis epicranial specifically connect?
Which artery supplies the scalp?
Which artery supplies the scalp?
What is the primary function of loose areolar tissue in the scalp?
What is the primary function of loose areolar tissue in the scalp?
Which nerve supplies the forehead?
Which nerve supplies the forehead?
Which structure is continuous with the endosteum of the skull?
Which structure is continuous with the endosteum of the skull?
What is the primary function of the Aurdo-temporal nerve?
What is the primary function of the Aurdo-temporal nerve?
Which characteristic correctly describes emissary veins?
Which characteristic correctly describes emissary veins?
What is considered the 'Danger Area' of the scalp?
What is considered the 'Danger Area' of the scalp?
What potential health risk do emissary veins pose?
What potential health risk do emissary veins pose?
Which statement is true regarding the emissary veins?
Which statement is true regarding the emissary veins?
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Study Notes
Scalp Structure
- Composed of skin and subcutaneous tissue, covering the cranial bones.
- Contains five layers; the first three layers form a cohesive structure.
Skin Layer
- Houses hair follicles and sebaceous glands producing sebum to condition hair.
Dense Connective Tissue
- Connects skin to the aponeurosis epicranial, providing support.
- Richly vascularized and innervated, containing blood vessels and nerves.
Loose Areolar Tissue
- Separates scalp skin from the epicranial aponeurosis.
- Contains blood vessels, emissary veins, diploic veins, and interconical venous sinuses.
- Connects scalp to epicranial aponeurosis; referred to as the "Danger Area of Scalp" due to infection risk.
Aponeurosis Epicranial
- A fibrous structure linking the occipitalis and frontalis muscles, functioning like a tendon.
Periosteum
- The outer layer surrounding the skull, continuous with the endosteum.
Arterial Supply
- Mainly supplied by the external carotid artery and the ophthalmic artery.
External Carotid Artery
- Superficial Temporal Artery: Supplies the temporal region and auricle; gives rise to the superficial temporal vein and supplies the scalp.
- Internal carotid artery supplies the brain and orbit, branching into the ophthalmic artery.
Trigeminal Nerve Innervation
- The trigeminal nerve supplies sensation to the scalp.
- Supra-trochlear Nerve: Supplies the anterior medial forehead.
- Supra-orbital Nerve: Supplies the majority of the scalp between the forehead and vertex.
- Zygomatic Nerve: Supplies the maxillary region.
- Zygomatic-temporal Nerve: Branch of maxillary nerve supplying the temple.
Auriculotemporal Nerve
- Supplies areas surrounding the meninges.
Emissary Veins
- Valveless veins connecting extracranial scalp veins to intracranial dural venous sinuses.
- Serve as pathways for potential infections from the scalp to the cranial cavity.
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