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    Glossary Superficial Temporal Artery

    major blood vessel supplying blood to the scalp

    The Superficial Temporal Artery (STA) is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the scalp and portions of the face. It branches off from the external carotid artery and runs along the side of the head, just in front of the ear. This artery is often used in medical procedures, such as in the diagnosis and treatment of temporal arteritis, a condition that causes inflammation of the blood vessels.

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    1. Superficial temporal artery flap for reconstruction of complex facial defects: A new algorithm Archives of Plastic Surgery · 2018 · 18 citations
    2. Hair-Bearing Flaps for Baldness Facial Plastic Surgery · 1985 · 5 citations
    3. The Use of the Juri Temporo-Parieto-Occipital Flap Seminars in Plastic Surgery · 2005 · 2 citations
    4. Experiences with Parieto-Occipital Flaps in Hair Transplantation The Laryngoscope · 1978 · 12 citations
    5. The Anchor Flap International Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Dermatology · 2001 · 1 citations
    6. Penopubic Junction Reconstruction Using a Pedicled Superficial Circumflex Iliac Artery Perforator Flap International Microsurgery Journal · 2022
    7. Aesthetic Sideburn Reconstruction With an Expanded Reversed Temporoparieto-occipital Scalp Flap Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2014 · 9 citations
    8. Reconstruction of a Sideburn by a Rotated Flap The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology · 1979 · 1 citations
    9. Outcomes of Anatomic Reconstruction of Gunshot-Inflicted Lower Face Defects by Free Osteoseptocutaneous Fibula Flap and Expanded or Nonexpanded Temporal Scalp Flap Combination in Males Journal of Craniofacial Surgery · 2016 · 6 citations
    10. Microvascular injury and regional perfusion vulnerability during recipient site creation in hair transplantation Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery · 2026
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    1. Isn't it kind of strange that hair loss happens at where the 2 main superficial temporal arterty branches (temples and crown) are? Reddit · 8 May 2023
    2. Dental technician is convinced that he has found the cause of pattern hair loss Reddit · 8 Aug 2024
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