Anterior Division of Retromandibular Vein
Divisio anterior venae retromandibularis
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Formed by the splitting of the retromandibular vein into its anterior and posterior divisions.
Course: Joins with the facial vein to form the common facial vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Face and temporal region.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The anterior division of the retromandibular vein is formed within the lower parotid gland by the splitting of the retromandibular vein into its anterior and posterior divisions.
Course
The anterior division of the retromandibular vein combines with the facial vein to form the common facial vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The anterior division of the retromandibular vein drains structures of the face and temporal region.
Learn more about this topic from other Elsevier products
Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.
