The anatomy of the head and scalp Flashcards
1
Q
Layers of the scalp
A
S = skin C = connective tissue A = aponeurosis L = loose connective tissue P = pericranium
2
Q
Where is CSF contained?
A
Subarachnoid
3
Q
When you have a haematoma, which layer of the scalp does it occur in
A
Pericranium
4
Q
Do cervical nerves leave above or below vertebral bodies?
A
Above
5
Q
Sx tumour in foramen ovale
A
Numb over jawline and difficulty chewing + numb teeth
6
Q
Where do CN 1-4 emerge?
A
Midbrain or above
7
Q
Where do CN 5-8 emerge
A
POns
8
Q
Where do CN9-12 emerge
A
Medulla
9
Q
branches of facial nerve
A
Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Mandibular Cervical
10
Q
What is forehead sparing a sign of?
A
UMN e.g. stroke
