Description
The vein of the pterygoid canal accompanies the corresponding nerve and artery as it travels through the pterygoid canal. It descends, draining structures of the pharynx and empties into the pterygoid plexus.
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Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.
