epicranial aponeurosis

GPTKB entity

Statements (21)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
tendon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:galea_aponeurotica
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:superficial_temporal_artery
gptkb:occipital_artery
posterior auricular artery
gptkbp:connects gptkb:frontalis_muscle
gptkb:occipitalis_muscle
gptkbp:continuity temporal fascia
gptkbp:covers upper part of cranium
gptkbp:function provides attachment for scalp muscles
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label epicranial aponeurosis
gptkbp:innervates branches of facial nerve (indirectly via muscles)
gptkbp:location head
gptkbp:partOf scalp
gptkbp:relatedTo subgaleal space
gptkbp:scientificName aponeurosis epicranialis
gptkbp:significance site of subgaleal hematoma
gptkbp:structure broad, tendinous sheet
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Galea
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6