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vena facialis anterior

 

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Noun vena facialis anterior has 1 sense
  1. anterior facial vein, vena facialis anterior - a continuation of the angular vein; unites with the retromandibular vein before emptying into the internal jugular vein
    --1 is a kind of facial vein, vena facialis

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Vena Facialis Anterior

Description:

The vena facialis anterior, also known as the anterior facial vein, is a blood vessel located in the face. It is a primary drainage channel for blood from the superficial structures of the face.

Senses:

1. Anatomy: In anatomy, the vena facialis anterior refers to the superficial vein that carries blood from the face to the external jugular vein.

2. Surgery: In surgical contexts, the vena facialis anterior often serves as an important anatomical landmark for medical procedures involving the face.

Sample Sentences:

Sense 1: The vena facialis anterior is responsible for draining blood from the skin and soft tissues of the face.

Sense 2: During reconstructive surgery, the surgeon carefully avoids damaging the vena facialis anterior to ensure proper blood flow.

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