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Human Anatomy: The Scalp Layers

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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?

Connective tissue

Loose areolar tissue

Aponeurosis

Skin (correct)

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?

Occipitofrontalis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main artery that branches to supply the scalp?

External carotid artery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the fibrous septa in the connective tissue layer?

Unite the skin to the underlying aponeurosis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the scalp?

Skin (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the anastomosis between the external and internal carotid arteries?

To facilitate free exchange of blood between the two systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the space occupied by the loose areolar tissue?

Subaponeurotic space (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the layer that covers the outer surface of the skull bones?

Pericranium (B) Signup and view all the answers