5 Questions
Which layer of the scalp is sometimes referred to as the 'danger zone' due to the ease by which infectious agents can spread through it to emissary veins?
Loose areolar connective tissue
Which layer of the scalp contains numerous sebaceous glands and hair follicles?
Skin
Which layer of the scalp is described as a tough layer of dense fibrous tissue running from the frontalis muscle anteriorly to the occipitalis posteriorly?
Epicranial aponeurosis
Which layer of the scalp provides an easy plane of separation between the upper layers and the pericranium?
Loose areolar connective tissue
Which layer of the scalp is a dense subcutaneous layer of fat and fibrous tissue containing the nerves and vessels of the scalp?
Connective tissue
Test your knowledge of the layers of the scalp with this anatomy quiz. Identify and understand the five layers that make up this important anatomical area, including the skin, connective tissue, and more.
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