Description
The veins of the oral cavity drain a vast number of structures within the oral cavity including the lips and cheeks, the floor of the mouth, the hard and soft palate, tongue, and teeth.
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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.
