epicranium

• Nom désignant l'ensemble anatomique formé par le muscle épicrânien, l'aponévrose et la peau qui recouvrent le crâne.

A noun referring to the anatomical structure comprising the muscle, aponeurosis, and skin that covers the cranium.

1. Anatomic structure of the headC2formalmedical

   The composite layer covering the cranium, consisting of skin, connective tissue, and muscle (epicranius).

   Épicrâne

   • The surgeon carefully incised the epicranium to access the skull.
   • Injuries to the epicranium can cause profuse bleeding due to its rich blood supply.
   • During the anatomy lecture, the professor described the layers of the epicranium in detail.
   • The epicranium is often referred to as the scalp but includes deeper muscular and tendinous structures.

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