palatine vein (Meaning)
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palatine vein (n)
a vein that drains the region of the palate and empties into the facial vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of palatine vein
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palatine vein Sentence Examples
- The palatine vein is a tributary of the pterygoid venous plexus.
- The palatine vein drains blood from the palate, nasal conchae, and maxillary sinus.
- The palatine vein is formed by the union of the greater and lesser palatine veins.
- The greater palatine vein arises from the palatal gingiva and descends to join the pterygoid venous plexus.
- The lesser palatine vein drains the palatal mucosa and joins the greater palatine vein.
- The palatine vein is often used for intravenous injections in infants and children.
- Catheterization of the palatine vein is a common procedure for monitoring blood pressure and administering medications.
- Thrombosis of the palatine vein can lead to swelling of the palate and face.
- The palatine vein is an important landmark for surgeons performing procedures on the palate and maxillary sinus.
- The palatine vein is innervated by the palatine nerve.
FAQs About the word palatine vein
a vein that drains the region of the palate and empties into the facial vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The palatine vein is a tributary of the pterygoid venous plexus.
The palatine vein drains blood from the palate, nasal conchae, and maxillary sinus.
The palatine vein is formed by the union of the greater and lesser palatine veins.
The greater palatine vein arises from the palatal gingiva and descends to join the pterygoid venous plexus.
