posterior facial vein

posterior facial vein
posterior facial vein n a vein that is formed in the upper part of the parotid gland behind the mandible by the union of several tributaries, gives off a communication with the facial vein as it passes through the parotid gland, and joins with the posterior auricular vein to form the external jugular vein

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  • facial vein posterior — vena retromandibularis …   Medical dictionary

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