Quick Facts
Origin: Suprahyoid muscles.
Course: Runs along the superior border of the hyoid bone to reach the lingual vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Suprahyoid muscles.
Origin
The suprahyoid vein originates in the parenchyma of the suprahyoid muscles.
Course
The suprahyoid vein accompanies its corresponding suprahyoid artery along the superior border of the hyoid bone. It drains into the lingual vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The suprahyoid vein drains venous blood from the suprahyoid muscles.
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Vein
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