Inferior labial vein
Inferior Labial Vein
The Inferior Labial Vein (pronunciation: /ɪnˈfɪərɪər 'leɪbiəl 'veɪn/) is a significant anatomical structure in the human body that plays a crucial role in the circulatory system.
Etymology
The term "Inferior Labial Vein" is derived from Latin. "Inferior" (Latin: 'lower') refers to the vein's position relative to other structures, "Labial" (Latin: 'labium', 'lip') refers to its location near the lip, and "Vein" (Latin: 'vena') refers to its function in carrying deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
Function
The Inferior Labial Vein drains the lower lip and empties into the facial vein, which is a part of the body's venous system responsible for carrying blood back to the heart.
Related Terms
- Superior Labial Vein: A vein that drains the upper lip.
- Facial Vein: A vein that drains the facial structures.
- Venous System: The network of veins in the body.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inferior labial vein
- Wikipedia's article - Inferior labial vein
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