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The galea is a flat, thin, fibrous membrane covering the crown of the head.

Posted By: Angie NM on 2005-09-05
In Reply to: scalp laceration - tiredfingers

Subject: The galea is a flat, thin, fibrous membrane covering the crown of the head.




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