The Scalp

Question 1

Anterior extent of the scalp?

Answer 1

Supra - orbital margin

Question 2

Posterior extent of the scalp?

Answer 2

External occipital protuberance and highest nuchal line

Question 3

Lateral extent of scalp?

Answer 3

Superior temporal line

Question 4

Layers of the scalp

Answer 4

• Skin
• Connective tissue
• Aponeurosis
• Loose areolar tissue
• Pericranium

Question 7

Anteriorly the aponeurosis recieves insertion of?

Answer 7

Occipito-frontalis

Question 8

Laterally aponeurosis is attached to?

Answer 8

Superior temporal line

Question 9

Posteriorly aponeurosis recieves insertion of?

Answer 9

Occipital bellies of occipital-frontalis

Question 10

Action of frontal bellies of occipito-frontalis?

Answer 10

Pull the scalp forward and raise the eyebrows, creating transverse wrinkles in forehead skin.

Question 11

Nerve supply of frontal bellies of occipito-frontalis?

Answer 11

Temporal branch of facial nerve

Question 12

Action of occipital bellies of occipito-frontalis?

Answer 12

Pull the scalp backwards

Question 13

Nerve supply of occipital bellies of occipital-frontalis?

Answer 13

Posterior auricular branch of facial nerve