Vena Nasofrontalis (Noun)
Meaning
A vein located in the anterior medial part of the orbit; connects the superior ophthalmic with the angular vein.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena nasofrontalis plays a crucial role in draining blood from the orbit to the face and then to the systemic circulation.
- Anatomical studies have shown that the vena nasofrontalis is located in the anterior medial part of the orbit and serves as a connecting vein.
- Injury to the vena nasofrontalis can lead to complications such as orbital edema and proptosis due to impaired venous drainage.
- The vena nasofrontalis connects the superior ophthalmic vein with the angular vein, allowing for blood flow from the orbit to the facial veins.
- The location of the vena nasofrontalis makes it vulnerable to trauma, particularly in cases of facial injuries that involve the nasal and frontal regions.