The Scalp Flashcards
1
Q
What are the layers of the scalp?
A
Skin Connective Tissue Aponeurosis Loose areolar CT Pericranum - bone
2
Q
What are the 3 meningial layers?
A
dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater
3
Q
What are the 2 layers of the dura mater?
A
Outer periosteal
Inner Meningeal layer
4
Q
What is the role of the dural partitions?
A
Restrict rotatory displacement to prevent compression of the neurovascular structures
5
Q
What are the 4 dural partitions?
A
Falx cerebri
Falx cerebelli
Tentorium cerebelli
Diaphragma sellae