Vena Temporalis (Noun)

Meaning

Any of several veins draining the temporal region.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

• The superficial temporal vein, also known as the vena temporalis superficialis, is a blood vessel that drains the scalp and temporal region.
• The middle temporal vein, or vena temporalis media, is a small vein that drains the temporal lobe of the brain.
• The anterior branch of the middle meningeal vein anastomoses with the vena temporalis superficialis.
• The vena temporalis superficialis drains into the retromandibular vein, which is located behind the mandible.
• The deep temporal veins, also referred to as the vena temporalis profundae, are two small veins that drain the temporalis muscle.

Synonyms

• Temporal Vein

Hypernyms

• Venous Blood Vessel
• Vein

Hyponyms

• Superficial Temporal Vein
• Middle Temporal Vein
• Deep Temporal Vein