Author Question: An opening in the skull made to expose the brain and its intracranial structures is a a. ... (Read 21 times)

aabwk4 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

An opening in the skull made to expose the brain and its intracranial structures is a

a. craniorrhaphy.
b. craniopexy.
c. cranioplasty.
d. craniotomy.

Question 2

A galea is defined as

a. a tough, highly vascular tissue over the cranium.
b. the skin layer over vessels and muscles in the brain.
c. lining of the cranium and spinal cord.
d. the circulating fluid that helps bathe the brain.

abctaiwan · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A craniotomy is performed to expose a large area of the cerebrum for exploration, definitive treatment, or excisions of lesions within the brain.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The galea connects muscles of the temples, forehead, and base of the skull.