Common facial vein
Common Facial Vein
The Common Facial Vein (kɒmən 'feɪʃəl 'veɪn) is a significant vein in the human anatomy that drains blood from the face and scalp.
Etymology
The term "Common Facial Vein" is derived from the Latin words 'communis' meaning 'common', 'facialis' meaning 'of the face', and 'vena' meaning 'vein'.
Anatomy
The Common Facial Vein is formed by the union of the Facial Vein and the Anterior Branch of Retromandibular Vein. It begins at the lower border of the mandible, and in its course, it is located superficial to the Facial Artery. The Common Facial Vein drains into the Internal Jugular Vein.
Related Terms
- Facial Vein: The Facial Vein is the vein that drains the anterior part of the face.
- Anterior Branch of Retromandibular Vein: This vein is one of the tributaries that form the Common Facial Vein.
- Mandible: The mandible, or lower jaw, is the bone that forms the lower part of the skull.
- Facial Artery: The Facial Artery supplies blood to the structures of the face.
- Internal Jugular Vein: The Internal Jugular Vein is a major blood vessel that drains blood from the head, brain, face and neck.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Common facial vein
- Wikipedia's article - Common facial vein
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