The galea aponeurotica is:
A) the dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of the cranium.
B) a loose connective tissue that is easily damaged during "scalping" injuries.
C) the subcutaneous layer of the scalp that contains easily damaged major veins.
D) a tendon expansion that connects the frontal and occipital muscles of the cranium.
Answer: D) a tendon expansion that connects the frontal and occipital muscles of the cranium.
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