Quick Facts
Origin: Upper eyelid.
Course: Course along the upper eyelid to the angular vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Upper eyelid.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The superior palpebral vein is formed by small veins in the upper eyelid.
Course
The superior palpebral vein travels along the surface of the upper eyelid and courses medially to reach the angular vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The superior palpebral vein drains blood from the upper eyelid.
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Vein
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