Occipital Vein (Noun)
Meaning
A vein that drains the occipital region.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The occipital vein serves as a vital drainage pathway for blood from the occipital region of the scalp.
- An occipital vein generally drains into the suboccipital venous plexus and internal jugular vein.
- Occipital veins typically run through the scalp's outer layer and collect blood from the area.
- These deep and superficial branches of the occipital vein converge to ultimately empty into nearby major veins.
- Occipital vein obstruction could potentially lead to localized swelling, headache, or pain in the head region.