Layers of the scalp (mnemonic)
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Citation:
Jones J, Bell D, Hacking C, et al. Layers of the scalp (mnemonic). Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 07 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-13459
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At the time the article was created Jeremy Jones had no recorded disclosures.
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Synonyms:
- SCALP (mnemonic)
A mnemonic for the layers of the scalp is:
- SCALP
This is particularly helpful when considering the location of a scalp hematoma.
Mnemonic
- S: skin
- C: connective tissue
- A: (galea) aponeurosis
- L: loose connective tissue
- P: periosteum
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