Anatom3DOccipital vein
Vena occipitalis · Týlní žíla
Veins
Looks like
A vein running with the occipital artery over the back of the scalp.
What it does
Drains the back of the scalp into the veins at the back of the neck, and links to the sinuses through the skull.
Keeping it well
Scalp injuries here bleed freely; firm pressure usually stops it.