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What is the acronym formed by the first letter of each layer of the scalp?
What is the acronym formed by the first letter of each layer of the scalp?
- SCALP (correct)
- SPACE
- SKULL
- SCALE
Which layer of the scalp contains numerous sebaceous glands?
Which layer of the scalp contains numerous sebaceous glands?
- Connective tissue
- Loose areolar tissue
- Aponeurosis
- Skin (correct)
What is the function of the emissary veins in the loose areolar tissue?
What is the function of the emissary veins in the loose areolar tissue?
- Drain blood from the scalp
- Connect the superficial veins of the scalp with the diploic veins of the skull bones (correct)
- Regulate body temperature
- Supply blood to the scalp
What is the name of the muscle connected to the aponeurosis?
What is the name of the muscle connected to the aponeurosis?
What is the main artery that branches to supply the scalp?
What is the main artery that branches to supply the scalp?
What is the function of the fibrous septa in the connective tissue layer?
What is the function of the fibrous septa in the connective tissue layer?
What is the outermost layer of the scalp?
What is the outermost layer of the scalp?
What is the purpose of the anastomosis between the external and internal carotid arteries?
What is the purpose of the anastomosis between the external and internal carotid arteries?
What is the name of the space occupied by the loose areolar tissue?
What is the name of the space occupied by the loose areolar tissue?
What is the name of the layer that covers the outer surface of the skull bones?
What is the name of the layer that covers the outer surface of the skull bones?