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vena supraorbitalis

 

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Noun vena supraorbitalis has 1 sense
  1. supraorbital vein, vena supraorbitalis - drains the front of the scalp; unites with the supratrochlear vein to form the angular vein
    --1 is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena Supraorbitalis

Definition:

The vena supraorbitalis is a vein located above the orbit of the eye. It is responsible for draining blood from the forehead and upper eyelid region.

Examples:

Example 1 - Anatomy:

The vena supraorbitalis is a prominent vein found in humans, coursing above the eye socket to collect blood from the forehead and drain it towards the brain.

Example 2 - Medical:

A surgeon carefully dissected the vena supraorbitalis during the procedure to avoid any damage or bleeding in the sensitive eye area.

Example 3 - Physiology:

In response to an injury, the vena supraorbitalis may dilate to facilitate increased blood flow and promote the healing process.

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