Face and Scalp Flashcards
Where do most of the muscles of fascial expression originate from?
Facial bones
Where do most of the muscles of fascial expression insert on?
The skin/connective tissue of face
What does the fascia of the scalp blend with?
Superficial fascia in neck posteriorly
Where does the fascia of the scalp extend into?
The temporal regions laterally
What does the layer of deep cervical fascia cover?
Masseter and invests the parotid gland
What is Frontalis?
Anterior belly of fronto-occipitalis
What are the arteries in the face?
Supraochlear, Supraorbital, Superficial temporal, Transverse facial, Facial and external carotid
What are the veins of the face?
Supraorbital, Supratrochlear, Superficial temporal, Fascial and Internal Jugular
What are the layers of the scalp from external to internal?
Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose areolar connective tissue and Periosteum (pericranium)
What are emissary veins?
Communication between superficial veins of the scalp and dural venous sinuses
What give a potential route for infection?
Emissary veins
What is the abbreviation of Supratrochlear and Supraorbital nerves?
CN VI
What is the abbreviation for the Zygomaticotemporal nerve?
CN VII
What is the abbreviation of the Auriculotemporal nerve?
CN VIII
Where is the Lesser Occipital nerve?
C2
