Quick Facts
Origin: Surface of the nose.
Course: Descend on the dorsum of the nose to drain into angular vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Ala and dorsum of the nose.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The external nasal veins originate on the dorsum of the nose close to the medial angle of the eye.
Course
The external nasal veins descend on either side of the dorsum of the nose to drain into the angular veins.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The external nasal veins drain the superficial tissues and skin of the dorsum and ala of the nose.
