Vena Facialis (Noun)

Meaning

Any of several veins draining the face.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The vena facialis is a significant vein that drains the anterior portion of the face.
• The vena facialis is formed by the union of the anterior branch of the retromandibular vein and the anterior branch of the superficial temporal vein.
• The vena facialis is a superficial vein that drains the anterior portion of the face and empties into the internal jugular vein.
• The vena facialis is an important landmark in facial surgery due to its superficial location and proximity to other vital structures.
• The vena facialis is often used as a site for venipuncture in patients with difficult venous access.

Synonyms

• Facial Vein

Hypernyms

• Venous Blood Vessel
• Vein

Hyponyms

• Anterior Facial Vein
• Retromandibular Vein
• Posterior Facial Vein