Galea

Galea is a term used in anatomy to refer to a structure that is cap or helmet-like in shape. The term is derived from the Latin word for helmet, and is used in various contexts within the medical field.

Galea Aponeurotica

The Galea Aponeurotica is a tough layer of dense fibrous tissue which runs from the frontalis muscle anteriorly to the occipitalis posteriorly. It is also referred to as the epicranial aponeurosis. This structure plays a crucial role in the movement of the scalp.

Galea Capitis

The Galea Capitis is another term for the Galea Aponeurotica. It is the superior part of the epicranial aponeurosis and is attached to the frontalis and occipitalis muscles.

Galea in Plants

In botany, the term galea is used to refer to a helmet-like structure in certain plants. For example, in the flower of some species of the genus Pedicularis, the upper lip of the corolla is elongated into a structure known as the galea.

See Also

• Anatomy
• Botany
• Frontalis muscle
• Occipitalis muscle

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