Veins of the head and neck. ("Sup. Temp." labeled at center, anterior to the ear.)
Bloodvessels of the eyelids, front view. (13, at left, is branch of the superficial temporal vein.)
Details
Drains from
Temple, scalp
Drains to
Retromandibular vein
Artery
Superficial temporal artery
Identifiers
Latin
venae temporales superficiales
TA98
A12.3.05.032
TA2
4832
FMA
70849
Anatomical terminology
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The superficial temporal vein is a vein of the side of the head[citation needed] which collects venous blood from the region of the temple.[1]: 355 It arises from an anastomosing venous plexus on the side and vertex of the head. The superficial temporal vein terminates within the substance of the parotid gland[citation needed] by uniting with the maxillary vein to form the retromandibular vein.[1]: 364
^ abSinnatamby, Chummy S. (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.
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