Vena Ethmoidalis (Noun)
Meaning
Veins that drain the ethmoidal sinuses and empty into the superior ophthalmic vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena ethmoidalis is a group of veins that play a crucial role in draining the ethmoidal sinuses.
- In human anatomy, the vena ethmoidalis is a significant venous pathway that empties into the superior ophthalmic vein.
- Anatomical studies have shown that the vena ethmoidalis is closely associated with the ethmoid bone and its surrounding sinuses.
- Damage to the vena ethmoidalis can lead to severe bleeding and complications, especially during endoscopic sinus surgery.
- The vena ethmoidalis is often considered a key landmark in the surgical approach to the anterior ethmoidal cells.