Vena Nasalis Externa (Noun)
Meaning
One of the veins that drain the external nose and empty into the angular or facial vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The facial vessels, including the vena nasalis externa, play an important role in the regulation of facial expression.
- In most individuals, the vena nasalis externa is formed by the union of two branches that ascend on each side of the nasal ala.
- Due to its location and function, the vena nasalis externa is a site for venous drainage from the skin and subcutaneous tissue of the nose.
- The precise route taken by the vena nasalis externa as it courses alongside the nasal bridge can vary greatly between individuals.
- Despite its relatively small size, the vena nasalis externa can become clinically relevant in cases of nasal trauma or infection.