Scalp & Superficial Face Flashcards
The scalp is composed of 5 layers, which are what?
Skin CT (Dense) Aponeurosis Loose CT Pericranium
***Layers make word SCALP
This layer of the scalp has abundant arterial supply and glands.
Skin
This layer of the scalp is a thick dense, richly vascularized subcutaneous layer. It also has nerves.
CT (Dense)
This layer of the scalp is a broad strong tendinous sheet and is the attachment for muscles.
Aponeurosis
This layer of the scalp is a sponge-like layer and is a potential space.
Loose CT
This layer of the scalp is a dense layer of CT that forms the external periosteum of the neurocranium.
Pericranium
What layers come off when a person is “Scalped”?
1st 3 layers – Skin, CT (dense), and Aponeurosis
When there is a scalp injury (i.e., being scalped), how is it possible for a person to fully heal with the vasculature intact?
The neurovascular supply of the scalp is from inferior to superior, so if the top layers of the scalp are ripped off then the neurovasculature is still intact and can supply the remaining areas. We can reapply and suture the scalp and reattach vessels.
These veins connect the outside of the scalp to the inside, and are located in the Loose CT layer. If there is an infection here, it can get into the venous sinuses.
Emissary Vs.
What layer of the scalp does an infection usually occur?
Loose CT
If the scalp is cut into, what layer does it have to reach for it to be a “gaping” wound?
Aponeurosis
***Anything superficial to this is considered “non-gaping”
What is included in the superficial face?
Parotid gland and duct Cutaneous Ns. -- Great Auricular N. Facial N. -- 5 branches Muscles of facial expression Muscles of mastication Facial A. and V.
What muscle does the Parotid duct dive into?
Buccinator M.
What layer of fascia surrounds the Parotid gland?
Investing Layer of Deep Cervical Fascia
***Remember, this is why mumps are so painful! Gland swells and because of fascia it can’t move.
What nerve, artery, and vein are within the Parotid Gland?
Facial N.
External Carotid A.
Retromandibular V.
What are the muscles of facial expression?
Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis) Orbicularis Oculi Levator Labii Superioris Zygomaticus (Major and Minor) Risorius Orbicularis Oris Platysma Buccinator
This muscle of facial expression connects to the aponeurosis.
Frontalis (Occipitofrontalis)
This muscle of facial expression closes the eyes.
Orbicularis Oculi
This muscle of facial expression closes the mouth.
Orbicularis Oris
This muscle of facial expression keeps cheeks taut during chewing.
Buccinator
This muscle of facial expression is at the corners of the mouth.
Risorius
What nerve innervates the muscles of facial expression?
CN VII (Facial)
What embryologic component develops the muscles of facial expression?
2nd Pharyngeal Arch
What are the muscles of mastication?
Temporalis
Masseter
Medial Pterygoid
Lateral Pterygoid
These muscles are deep to the Masseter M.
Medial Pterygoid
Lateral Pterygoid