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supratrochlear vein

A vein that is tributary of the angular vein and drains blood from the muscles and skin of the forehead.

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النوع Bone
البنية الأم head blood vessel
FMA ID 50898

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the supratrochlear vein?

The supratrochlear vein is a vein located in the forehead region that serves as a tributary of the angular vein, contributing to venous drainage of the upper face.

Where is the supratrochlear vein located?

The supratrochlear vein is located in the forehead, running along the surface of the muscles and skin in that region before joining the angular vein near the inner corner of the eye.

What is the function of the supratrochlear vein?

The supratrochlear vein is involved in draining blood from the muscles and skin of the forehead, returning deoxygenated blood to the venous system via the angular vein.

What conditions may be associated with the supratrochlear vein?

Conditions such as superficial facial venous thrombosis or varicosities may be associated with the supratrochlear vein, as well as trauma or inflammation affecting the forehead region.

How is the supratrochlear vein examined?

The supratrochlear vein may be assessed through clinical inspection of the forehead, Doppler ultrasound imaging of superficial facial veins, or review during imaging studies of the head and neck region.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:50898 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8600088 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — supratrochlear vein Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.