Anatomy neuro Flashcards
1
Q
names of the scalp muscles
A
frontalis and occipitalis
2
Q
layers of the scalp
A
skin
connective tissue - dense (contains arteries and veins)
aponeurosis
loose connective tissue (allows movement of scalp)
pericranium
3
Q
3 reasons why scalp lacs bleed profusely
A
rich arterial supply
frontalis and occipitalis muscles pull in opposite directions
fibrous septa in dense connective tissue hold the blood vessels apart
