Blood vessel of the scalp

Blood vessel in the scalp is not a specific molecular or therapeutic target but rather refers collectively to the arteries and veins that supply blood to and drain blood from the five layers of the human scalp. The main arteries supplying this region are branches of both the external carotid artery (including superficial temporal, occipital, and posterior auricular arteries) and internal carotid artery (supraorbital and supratrochlear arteries)[1][3][5]. These vessels form an extensive anastomosing network within dense subcutaneous tissue. The rich vascularization makes this area prone to significant bleeding if injured[1]. While abnormalities such as vascular malformations can occur in these vessels[2], "blood vessel in the scalp" itself is not a recognized drug target or receptor; it is an anatomical structure rather than a molecular entity. Note: This entry is considered incorrect as a therapeutic target because it does not refer to a single molecule, receptor, enzyme, transporter, or other canonical druggable entity. It describes an anatomical feature composed of many different cell types and structures rather than one specific molecular target suitable for pharmacological intervention[1][3][5].

Other names

Scalp blood vesselArteries of the scalpVeins of the scalpScalp vasculature