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?

<p>Occipitofrontalis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>External carotid artery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Unite the skin to the underlying aponeurosis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the scalp?

<p>Skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Subaponeurotic space (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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