Anterior Labial Veins (Noun)
Meaning
Veins from the labia majora to the external pudendal vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The anterior labial veins are responsible for draining the labia majora and then merge into the external pudendal vein.
- In females, the anterior labial veins are part of the venous system that drains the external genitalia.
- During childbirth, the anterior labial veins may become swollen due to increased blood volume in the pelvic area.
- An external pudendal vein receives blood from the labia majora via the anterior labial veins before draining into the great saphenous vein.
- The anterior labial veins and external pudendal veins are superficial vessels that form networks visible under the surface of the skin.