Superficial temporal vein
Superficial Temporal Vein
The Superficial Temporal Vein (STV) is a significant vein in the human body, specifically located in the head and neck region.
Pronunciation
su·per·fi·cial tem·po·ral vein
Etymology
The term "Superficial Temporal Vein" is derived from the Latin words "superficialis" meaning "on the surface", "temporalis" referring to the "temporal bone" in the skull, and "vena" meaning "vein".
Description
The Superficial Temporal Vein is one of the main veins that drain blood from the scalp and face. It begins in the parietal and frontal regions of the scalp and descends in front of the ear to join the maxillary vein and form the retromandibular vein.
Related Terms
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Scalp: The skin covering the head, excluding the face.
- Face: The front part of a person's head from the forehead to the chin.
- Parietal: Pertaining to the wall of a body part, organ or cavity.
- Frontal: Pertaining to the forehead or the anterior part of the roof of the skull.
- Ear: The organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates.
- Maxillary Vein: A vein that drains the middle part of the face.
- Retromandibular Vein: A vein formed by the union of the superficial temporal vein and the maxillary vein.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Superficial temporal vein
- Wikipedia's article - Superficial temporal vein
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