vena maxillaris (Meaning)
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vena maxillaris (n)
posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
Synonyms & Antonyms of vena maxillaris
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vena maxillaris Sentence Examples
- The vena maxillaris drains blood from the maxilla and upper teeth.
- The vena maxillaris joins the vena temporalis superficialis to form the vena retromandibularis.
- Blood from the infraorbital region is drained by the vena infraorbitalis, which joins the vena maxillaris.
- The vena maxillaris is located deep to the masseter muscle and lateral to the mandible.
- Venous blood from the nose is drained by the venae nasales, which empty into the vena maxillaris.
- The vena maxillaris pierces the mandibular foramen to enter the pterygopalatine fossa.
- The vena maxillaris is accompanied by the maxillary artery and maxillary nerve.
- Thrombosis of the vena maxillaris can lead to facial swelling and pain.
- Varicose veins of the vena maxillaris can occur as a result of chronic venous insufficiency.
- The vena maxillaris is used as a landmark during surgical procedures in the maxillofacial region.
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posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena maxillaris drains blood from the maxilla and upper teeth.
The vena maxillaris joins the vena temporalis superficialis to form the vena retromandibularis.
Blood from the infraorbital region is drained by the vena infraorbitalis, which joins the vena maxillaris.
The vena maxillaris is located deep to the masseter muscle and lateral to the mandible.
