Deepest layer of scalp – Anatomy MCQ

Deepest layer of scalp is:

a) Connective tissue

b) Aponeurosis (Epicranial Aponeurosis)

c) Loose areolar tissue (Danger area of scalp)

d) None of these

Correct answer: d) None of these

From superficial to deep, the layers of scalp are (mnemonic: SCALP)

  1. S – Skin
  2. C – Connective tissue (fibrofatty)
  3. A – Aponeurosis (Epicranial Aponeurosis)
  4. L – Loose areolar tissue (Danger area of scalp)
  5. P – Periosteum