Quick Facts
Origin: Supraorbital vein.
Course: Passes inferiorly to join the superior ophthalmic vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Serves as a connection between the supraorbital and superior ophthalmic veins.
Origin
The nasofrontal vein arises from the supraorbital vein at the supraorbital notch.
Course
The nasofrontal vein courses inferiorly to connect with the superior ophthalmic vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The nasofrontal vein acts as a communication between the supraorbital and superior ophthalmic veins.
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