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Superficial temporal vein
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The superficial temporal vein is a vein of the side of the head[citation needed] which collects venous blood from the region of the temple.[1]: 355 It arises from an anastomosing venous plexus on the side and vertex of the head. The superficial temporal vein terminates within the substance of the parotid gland[citation needed] by uniting with the maxillary vein to form the retromandibular vein.[1]: 364
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Superficial temporal vein | |
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![]() Veins of the head and neck. ("Sup. Temp." labeled at center, anterior to the ear.) | |
![]() Bloodvessels of the eyelids, front view. (13, at left, is branch of the superficial temporal vein.) | |
Details | |
Drains from | Temple, scalp |
Drains to | Retromandibular vein |
Artery | Superficial temporal artery |
Identifiers | |
Latin | venae temporales superficiales |
TA98 | A12.3.05.032 |
TA2 | 4832 |
FMA | 70849 |
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