Nasofrontal vein
Vein in the orbit around the eye
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The nasofrontal vein is a vein in the orbit around the eye. It drains into the superior ophthalmic vein. It can be used for endovascular access to the cavernous sinus.
| Nasofrontal vein | |
|---|---|
Veins of orbit. | |
| Details | |
| Drains to | Superior ophthalmic vein |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | vena nasofrontalis |
| TA98 | A12.3.06.103 |
| TA2 | 4888 |
| FMA | 51729 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Structure
The nasofrontal vein drains into the superior ophthalmic vein.[1][2]
Clinical significance
The nasofrontal vein can be used to access the superior ophthalmic vein and the cavernous sinus with endovascular tools.[3]
