Auricular Vein (Noun)
Meaning
One of two veins serving the ear region.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The auricular vein is part of the blood circulation and drainage system of the outer ear.
- The posterior auricular vein and the anterior auricular vein provide blood drainage for this area.
- The auricular vein works with the superficial temporal vein to drain the temporal and forehead regions.
- Auricular veins are primarily responsible for draining the scalp around the ears.
- The drainage areas of the posterior and anterior auricular veins cover the entire outer ear region.