Quick Facts
Origin: Anterior temporal region above the zygomatic arch.
Course: Runs posteriorly across the temple to join with the middle temporal vein.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Temporal region above the zygomatic arch.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The zygomaticotemporal vein originates in the anterior temporal region above the zygomatic arch.
Course
The zygomaticotemporal vein passes posteriorly to join with the middle temporal vein.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The zygomaticotemporal vein receives drainage mainly from the temporal area above the zygomatic arch.
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Vein
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