Noun: retromandibular vein
- Posterior branch of the facial vein; formed by temporal veins in front of the ear
"The retromandibular vein is an important part of the venous drainage system of the face";
- vena retromandibularis, posterior facial vein
Derived forms: retromandibular veins
Type of: facial vein, vena facialis
Encyclopedia: Retromandibular vein