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What is the function of the dense connective tissue in the second layer of the scalp?
What is the function of the dense connective tissue in the second layer of the scalp?
- Serving as the main layer of blood supply to the scalp
- Anchoring the skin to the occipitofrontalis muscle
- Acting as a protective barrier against external trauma
- Holding cut vessels open and causing profuse bleeding (correct)
Which muscle forms the third layer of the scalp?
Which muscle forms the third layer of the scalp?
- Masseter muscle
- Temporalis muscle
- Sternocleidomastoid muscle
- Occipitofrontalis muscle (correct)
What is the role of the epicranial aponeurosis in the third layer of the scalp?
What is the role of the epicranial aponeurosis in the third layer of the scalp?
- Acting as a tendon for attachment of the occipitofrontalis muscle (correct)
- Anchoring the scalp to the skull bones
- Serving as a protective barrier against mechanical damage
- Supplying blood to the scalp
Why do hematomas in the second layer of the scalp tend to be small in size?
Why do hematomas in the second layer of the scalp tend to be small in size?
Which structure forms the lateral boundary of the scalp?
Which structure forms the lateral boundary of the scalp?
What is the function of the scalp's pericranium layer?
What is the function of the scalp's pericranium layer?
What is the innervation source for the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
What is the innervation source for the frontal belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle?
Which scalp muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows?
Which scalp muscle is responsible for raising the eyebrows?
From where does the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle arise?
From where does the occipital belly of the occipitofrontalis muscle arise?
Which layer of the scalp separates the aponeurotic layer from the pericranium?
Which layer of the scalp separates the aponeurotic layer from the pericranium?
What is the function of the fifth layer of the scalp, the pericranium?
What is the function of the fifth layer of the scalp, the pericranium?
Why are the first three layers of the scalp sometimes referred to as the scalp proper?
Why are the first three layers of the scalp sometimes referred to as the scalp proper?
