Superior ophthalmic vein
Superior Ophthalmic Vein
The Superior Ophthalmic Vein (pronunciation: suh-peer-ee-or op-thal-mic vein) is a significant vein in the human anatomy that drains the anterior part of the orbit to the cavernous sinus.
Etymology
The term 'Superior Ophthalmic Vein' is derived from the Latin words 'superior' meaning 'higher', 'ophthalmic' meaning 'related to the eye', and 'vein' meaning 'blood vessel'.
Anatomy
The Superior Ophthalmic Vein originates in the medial angle of the orbit from the union of the veins of the nose and frontal sinus, and, passing backward, it receives tributaries corresponding to the branches of the ophthalmic artery. It then runs backward and laterally, and divides into two branches, which enter the cavernous sinus.
Function
The primary function of the Superior Ophthalmic Vein is to drain blood from the eye and the orbit into the cavernous sinus. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the circulatory system within the eye and surrounding structures.
Related Terms
- Orbit: The cavity or socket of the skull in which the eye and its appendages are situated.
- Cavernous sinus: A large collection of thin-walled veins creating a cavity bordered by the temporal bone of the skull and the sphenoid bone.
- Ophthalmic artery: The artery that supplies blood to the eye and its surrounding structures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Superior ophthalmic vein
- Wikipedia's article - Superior ophthalmic vein
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