ABSTRACT
The scalp is subject to a multiplicity of conditions amenable to surgical treatment, including benign lesions (sebaceous cysts, naevi, keratoses, hemangiomas and others), malignant lesions (basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma), burns, congenital malformations, neurofibromas, aneurysms and others. The scalp also serves as an important conduit to the facial skeleton and intracranial contents by virtue of the coronal incision. Therefore, a thorough and precise understanding of its anatomy is crucial for surgeons.
