👉 The atlas veins are a group of veins that drain blood from the scalp, forehead, and upper part of the face. They are named after the Atlas Mountains in the west of Europe, as they resemble the straps worn by Atlas, the mythological figure who held up the sky. These veins join together to form larger veins that eventually drain into the jugular veins in the neck. The atlas veins are important for understanding blood flow and venous anatomy in the head and neck region.
