The Scalp Flashcards

1
Q

What are the layers of the scalp?

A
Skin 
Connective Tissue 
Aponeurosis 
Loose areolar CT
Pericranum - bone
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2
Q

What are the 3 meningial layers?

A

dura mater
Arachnoid mater
Pia mater

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3
Q

What are the 2 layers of the dura mater?

A

Outer periosteal

Inner Meningeal layer

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4
Q

What is the role of the dural partitions?

A

Restrict rotatory displacement to prevent compression of the neurovascular structures

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5
Q

What are the 4 dural partitions?

A

Falx cerebri
Falx cerebelli
Tentorium cerebelli
Diaphragma sellae

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