ANATOMY

SCALP

1. Scalp is made up of five layers: S - skin, C • connective tissue (superficial fascia). A -

aponeurosis (galea aponeurotica), L - loose areolar tissue. P -pericranium.

2. Scalp is supplied by spinal, cervical plexus and posterior, rami of upper cervical and
trigeminal nerves.

3. Arterial supply of scalp is from supratrochlear, supraorbital, superficial temporal, posterior

auricular, occipital arteries.

4. Venous drainage from scalp is through supratrochlear, supraorbital, superficial temporal,

posterior auricular veins.

5. Connected through emissary veins communicating with cranial venous sinuses.

6. Emissary veins
a. Parietal
b. Mastoid
c. Occipital
d. Condyloid
7. Lvmph drainage of scalp:
a. Frontal anterior Vi into superficial parotid nodes
b. Parietal and temporal
c. Superficial parotid