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:'''P'''eriosteum: another layer of dense connective tissue. This layer is firmly attached to the underlying bone of the skull, especially so at the sutures or joints of the bones of the skull.

:'''P'''eriosteum: another layer of dense connective tissue. This layer is firmly attached to the underlying bone of the skull, especially so at the sutures or joints of the bones of the skull.

"Scalp" can also be used metaphorically to describe the trophy of a victory over another person. This usage comes from the literal former practice of certain [[Native American]] peoples of '''scalping''' fallen opponents, removing their scalp to keep as a trophy.

"Scalp" can also be used metaphorically to describe the trophy of a victory over another person. This usage is most commonly associated with the literal practice of certain [[Native American]] peoples of '''scalping''' fallen opponents, removing their scalp to keep as a trophy. Other cultures throughout history took scalps as trophies, likely starting with the [[Scythians]] around 400 [[BC]]<ref>http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/WWscalping.htm</reF>

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