Scalp

Question 1

What can the five layers of the scalp spell?

Answer 1

SCALP:
Skin
Connective Tissue
Aponeurosis
Loose Connective Tissue
Periosteum

Question 2

What are the principal sources of blood to the scalp?

Answer 2

Internal Carotid A

External Carotid A branches

Question 3

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

Answer 3

All 3 Divisions:

1. Ophthalmic N
2. Maxillary N
3. Mandibular N

Question 4

Which ventral rami branches supply the scalp?

Answer 4

Greater Auricular and Lesser Occipital Nerves

Question 5

Which dorsal ramus nerve branch (name and cord level of origin) supplies the scalp?

Answer 5

Greater Occipital N–C2

C3 Communicating Ramus