Nasofrontal Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein located in the anterior medial part of the orbit; connects the superior ophthalmic with the angular vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The opthalmologist carefully examined the nasofrontal vein for any signs of blockage or injury that may have caused the patient's orbital pain.
- During facial surgery, the nasofrontal vein played a critical role in understanding the drainage pathways for surrounding tissues.
- Connection between the superior ophthalmic and angular veins was completed through the nasofrontal vein, an often-overlooked pathway in orbital circulation studies.
- Deep dissection of the nasal cavity revealed an intricate structure surrounding the nasofrontal vein that proved critical to understanding nasal diseases.
- Diagnosis of port-wine stains in the facial area often involves analysis of the nasofrontal vein to understand the potential pathways for lesions growth.