Flashcards in SCALP Deck (5)
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1
Q
What can the five layers of the scalp spell?
A
Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose Connective Tissue, Periosteum…SCALP
2
Q
What are the principal sources of blood to the scalp?
A
internal carotid and external carotid artery branches
3
Q
Which divisions of the trigeminal receive sensory information from the scalp?
A
all 3 divisions: ophthalmic nerve, maxillary nerve and mandibular nerve
4
Q
Which ventral rami nerve(s) and cord levels of origin supply the scalp?
A
greater auricular nerve - C2, C3 ventral rami branches; lesser occipital nerve - C2 (C3) ventral rami branches
5
Q
Which dorsal ramus nerve branch (name and cord level of origin) supplies the scalp?
A
greater occipital nerve - C2, C3 communicating ramus