Scalp And Meninges

Question 1

Layers of the Scalp

Answer 1

1. Skin
2. Connective Tissue
3. Aponeurosis
   (Frontalis and Occipitalis)
4. Loose Areolar tissue
5. Pericardium (Periosteum)

Question 2

The three branches of the Trigeminal Nerve

Answer 2

• Ophthalmic (1)
• Maxillary (2)
• Mandibular (3)

Question 3

The Dorsal Rami of C2 supplies what nerve?

Answer 3

GREATER Occipital Nerve

Question 4

Branches of the EXTERNAL Carotid

Answer 4

1. Superficial Temporal
2. Occipital
3. Posterior Auricular

Question 5

Branches of the INTERNAL Carotid

Answer 5

1. Supra-Trochlear

2. Supra-Orbital

Question 6

The Brain is supplied by what in terms of blood?

Answer 6

1. Two Internal Carotids

2. Two Vertebral Arteries

Question 7

Where do the four arteries lie in the brain?

Answer 7

• Within the Subarachnoid space

- Will form the circle of Willis

Question 8

Meninges and Spaces from Superficial to Deep.

Answer 8

1. Bone
2. Epidural Space
3. Dura mater
4. Subdural Space
5. Leptomenix

Question 9

What is contained inside the Leptomeninx?

Answer 9

• Arachnoid membrane
• Arachnoid Villi
• Pia Mater

Question 10

T/F: There is an Epidural Space in the Skull.

Answer 10

False

There is NO Epidural space

Question 11

What sinus does NOT contribute to the Confluence of Sinus

Answer 11

INFERIOR Sagittal Sinus

Question 12

What Sinuses form the Confluence of Sinus?

Answer 12

1. Superior Saggital

2. Straight

Question 13

Characteristics of the Arachnoid Layer

Answer 13

• Intermediate layer
• A meninx composed of delicate CT
• Attached to underlying Pia Mater
• CSF fills the Subarachnoid space

Question 14

Where is the CSF produced?

Answer 14

In the Choroid Plexus of each Ventricle

Question 15

Characteristics of the Pia Mater

Answer 15

• Innermost Layer
• Thin, delicate CT that lies directly on the surface of the Brain and Spinal Cord
• Perivascular spaces are tunnels covered with Pia mater