Scalp layers

Laceration wound involving this layer can lead to profused bleeding.

• Skin

• Dense connective tissue layer

• Galea aponeurotica

• Loose connective tissue layer

• Pericranium

Transverse laceration wound involving this layer can lead to wound gaping.

• Skin

• Dense connective tissue layer

• Galea aponeurotica

• Loose connective tissue layer

• Pericranium

Internal bleeding in this layer can lead to cephalohematoma.

• Skin

• Dense connective tissue layer

• Galea aponeurotica

• Loose connective tissue layer

• Pericranium

this layer contains hair apparatus

• Skin

• Dense connective tissue

• Galea aponeurotica

• Loose connective tissue

• Pericranium

this layer enables pulling of scalp from the bone

• Skin

• Dense connective tissue layer

• Galea aponeurotica

• Loose connective tissue layer

• Pericranium