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Layers of the scalp (mnemonic)

Dr Henry Knipe and Dr Jeremy Jones et al.

A mnemonic for the layers of the scalp is:

  • SCALP

This is particularly helpful when considering the location of a scalp haematoma.

Mnemonic

  • S - skin
  • C - connective tissue
  • A - [galea] aponeurosis
  • L - loose connective tissue
  • P - periosteum

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