vena maxillaris

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Noun vena maxillaris has 1 sense

maxillary vein, vena maxillaris - posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
--₁ is a kind of vein, vena, venous blood vessel

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Vena Maxillaris

Description:

Vena Maxillaris is a term used in anatomy to refer to the maxillary vein, which is a vein located in the upper jaw area. It drains the blood from the maxillary sinus and surrounding structures, and eventually joins other major veins in the head and neck region.

As a Noun:

1. In human anatomy, the vena maxillaris is responsible for draining the blood from the maxillary sinus.

2. The vena maxillaris is an important vein in the head and neck region.

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