SUPERIOR OPHTHALMIC VEIN
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Superior Ophthalmic Vein.
Superior Ophthalmic Vein - as a noun
A vein that begins at the inner angle of the eye socket and passes through the superior orbital fissure to empty into the cavernous sinus
Example Sentences
"The superior ophthalmic vein drains blood from the eye and surrounding structures."
"A thrombosis in the superior ophthalmic vein can lead to vision problems."
"The superior ophthalmic vein is one of the main veins in the orbital region."
"Infections can sometimes spread through the superior ophthalmic vein."
"The superior ophthalmic vein connects to other veins in the skull."
