The scalp Flashcards
1
Q
Borders
A
Anterior: Eyebrows
Posteriorly: Superior nuchal lines
Laterally: superior temporal line
2
Q
Layers
A
Skin Connective tissue Aponeurosis Loose connective tissue Periosteum/Pericranium
3
Q
Innervation of the scalp
A
Anterior: trigeminal
Posterior: C2/C3
4
Q
Which arteries supply the frontal and temporal regions
A
superficial temporal artery
5
Q
Which artery supplies the area around the auricle?
A
Posterior auricular artery
6
Q
Which artery supplies the back of the scalp
A
Occipital artery
7
Q
which artery supplies the superior and anterior portion of the scalp
A
The supraorbital artery and the Supratrochlear
8
Q
Which arteries supplying the scalp are branches of the ECA?
A
Superficial temporal
Posterior auricular
Occipital
9
Q
which arteries supplying the scalp are branches of the ICA?
A
Supraorbital
Supratrochlear
10
Q
Venous drainage of the scalp
A
supra-trochlea supra-orbital Facial superficial temporal Internal/external/anterior jugular
