Inferior ophthalmic vein
Inferior Ophthalmic Vein
The Inferior Ophthalmic Vein (pronunciation: in-ˈfir-ē-ər ˌäf-thəl-ˈmik ˈvān) is a significant anatomical structure in the human body, particularly in the eye and orbit region.
Etymology
The term 'Inferior Ophthalmic Vein' is derived from the Latin words 'inferior' meaning 'lower', 'ophthalmic' meaning 'pertaining to the eye', and 'vein' meaning 'blood vessel'.
Anatomy
The Inferior Ophthalmic Vein originates in the anterior part of the eye, draining the inferior rectus and inferior oblique muscles. It also receives blood from the medial palpebral veins, anterior ethmoidal vein, and parts of the rectus muscle group. It then travels posteriorly to drain into the cavernous sinus.
Function
The primary function of the Inferior Ophthalmic Vein is to drain deoxygenated blood from the lower part of the eye and surrounding structures, returning it to the heart via the cavernous sinus and internal jugular vein.
Related Terms
- Superior Ophthalmic Vein
- Cavernous Sinus
- Inferior Rectus
- Inferior Oblique
- Medial Palpebral Veins
- Anterior Ethmoidal Vein
- Rectus Muscle Group
- Internal Jugular Vein
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inferior ophthalmic vein
- Wikipedia's article - Inferior ophthalmic vein
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