<prompt> All of the following are layers of the scalp except -SkinPeriosteumGalea AponeuroticaDura  <response>: Ans. is d i.e., Dura o A mnemonic for the layers of the scalp is: SCALPo This is particularly helpful when considering the location of a scalp haematoma. S: skin C: connective tissue A: galea aponeurosis L: loose connective tissue P: periosteumo A retractor is applied between the galea aponeurotica and the loose connective tissue during surgery as the first three layers are tightly bound to each other. 