Vena Labialis Superior (Noun)

Meaning

A tributary of the facial vein that drains the upper lip.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The vena labialis superior is a small but significant tributary of the facial vein that helps to drain deoxygenated blood from the upper lip.
  • Dissection of the facial anatomy revealed the vena labialis superior as a critical blood vessel responsible for the upper lip's venous drainage.
  • In cases of trauma to the upper lip, understanding the vena labialis superior's role in the facial venous system is essential for effective treatment.
  • During the surgical procedure, care must be taken to avoid damaging the vena labialis superior, which is located near the vermilion border of the upper lip.
  • Detailed anatomical illustrations showed the vena labialis superior as a distinct tributary that merges with the facial vein near the oral commissure.

Synonyms

  • Superior Labial Vein

Hypernyms

  • Labial Vein
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