Vena Maxillaris (Noun)
Meaning
Posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena maxillaris is a blood vessel that serves as the posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus.
- The pterygoid plexus of veins, upon reaching its posterior extent, transitions into the vena maxillaris.
- The vena maxillaris joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein.
- Human anatomical studies have shown that the vena maxillaris typically represents the posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus.
- The formation of the retromandibular vein is typically characterized by the junction of the vena maxillaris and the superficial temporal vein.