Smaller vessels of the head

Other vessels of the head

Smaller arteries and veins supplying the face, scalp, eyes and jaw.

What it does

Branches of the external carotid artery supply the scalp, face, nose, teeth and jaw, while veins drain them towards the jugular veins. The scalp's rich supply is why even a small cut there bleeds heavily.

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Sources

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