venae ciliares (Meaning)
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venae ciliares (n)
small veins coming from the ciliary body
Synonyms & Antonyms of venae ciliares
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venae ciliares Sentence Examples
- The venae ciliares drain blood from the ciliary body and iris of the eye.
- The anterior ciliary veins form a ring around the iris and drain into the episcleral venous plexus.
- The posterior ciliary veins drain into the superior ophthalmic vein.
- The venae ciliares are responsible for the majority of aqueous humor drainage.
- Congestion of the venae ciliares can lead to increased intraocular pressure.
- The venae ciliares are innervated by the sympathetic nervous system.
- The diameter of the venae ciliares is regulated by the sympathetic nervous system.
- The venae ciliares are compressed during scleral buckling surgery.
- The venae ciliares are often used as a surgical landmark during glaucoma surgery.
- The venae ciliares are important structures in the maintenance of intraocular pressure.
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small veins coming from the ciliary body
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The venae ciliares drain blood from the ciliary body and iris of the eye.
The anterior ciliary veins form a ring around the iris and drain into the episcleral venous plexus.
The posterior ciliary veins drain into the superior ophthalmic vein.
The venae ciliares are responsible for the majority of aqueous humor drainage.
