external nasal vein

A vein that is tributary of the angular vein and drains blood from the superficial tissues and skin of the dorsum (bridge) and ala (wings) of the nose.

Type Bone
Parent Structure head blood vessel
FMA ID 50910

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What is the external nasal vein?
A vein that is tributary of the angular vein and drains blood from the superficial tissues and skin of the dorsum (bridge) and ala (wings) of the nose.

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