Scalp

Question 1

what can the five layers of the scalp spell?

Answer 1

Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose connective tissue, Periosteum……..SCALP

Question 2

what are the principal sources of blood to the scalp?

Answer 2

internal carotid and external carotid artery branches

Question 3

which divisions of the trigeminal nerve receive sensory information from the scalp?

Answer 3

all 3 divisions: ophthalmic nerve, maxillary nerve, and mandibular nerve

Question 4

which ventral rami branches supply the scalp?

Answer 4

greater auricular and lesser occipital nerves

Question 5

which ventral rami nerve(s) and cord levels of origin supply the scalp?

Answer 5

greater auricular nerve - C2, C3 ventral rami branches;

lesser occipital nerve - C2 (C3) ventral rami branches