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anterior ciliary vein

A vein that is a tributary of the superior ophthalmic vein and drains blood from the ciliary body of the eye.

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal vein
FMA ID 51798

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the anterior ciliary vein?

The anterior ciliary vein is a vein that is a tributary of the superior ophthalmic vein and drains blood from the ciliary body of the eye.

Where is the anterior ciliary vein located?

It is located within the orbit and anterior segment of the eye, draining the ciliary body and coursing posteriorly to join the superior ophthalmic vein.

What is the function of the anterior ciliary vein?

Its function is to drain venous blood from the ciliary body, which is involved in aqueous humor production and lens accommodation, returning this blood to the superior ophthalmic vein and ultimately to the cavernous sinus.

What conditions may affect the anterior ciliary vein?

Ocular hypertension, episcleral venous pressure changes, and orbital vascular lesions may be associated with alterations in anterior ciliary venous drainage.

How is the anterior ciliary vein examined or imaged?

Orbital Doppler ultrasonography, MRI angiography, and fluorescein angiography may be used to assess ocular and orbital venous drainage, including the anterior ciliary vein.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:51798 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:8920013 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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