Anterior division of retromandibular vein
Divisio anterior venae retromandibularis
- Related terms: Anterior branch; Retromandibular vein: Anterior branch
Definition
The anterior division of retromandibular vein (anterior branch of retromandibular vein) passes forward, anteroinferior to the mandibular angle, and joins the facial vein, to form the common facial vein, which then drains into the internal jugular vein.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
