Noun: maxillary vein
- Posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
"The maxillary vein is an important part of the venous drainage system of the face";
- vena maxillaris
Derived forms: maxillary veins
Type of: vein, vena, venous blood vessel
Encyclopedia: Maxillary vein