A surgeon ligates the external carotid artery. Which branch must be preserved to maintain scalp blood supply?
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Correct answer: Superficial temporal artery
The superficial temporal artery supplies the scalp and must be preserved during ligation procedures. It is a terminal branch of the external carotid.
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