scalp
The outer covering of the calvaria. It is composed of several layers: SKIN; subcutaneous connective tissue; the occipitofrontal muscle which includes the tendonous galea aponeurotica; Loose connective tissue; and the pericranium (the PERIOSTEUM of the SKULL). [ ]
Term info
scalp
pheno_slim
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/55/Layers_of_the_scalp_and_meninges.png, http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/Double_cowlick.jpg
uberon
scalpus
UBERON:0000403
Term relations
- multi organ part structure
- anatomical entity
- part of some head
- has_part some (part of some epicranial aponeurosis)
- has_part some zone of skin
- has_part some periosteum
- has_part some connective tissue
- has_part some (part of some skin of head)