65 Veins of the Infratemporal Fossa Flashcards
1
Q
Identify
A
- Pterygoid plexus
- Maxillary v.
- Retromandibular v.
- Superficial temporal v.
2
Q
The main venous drainage of the infratemporal fossa is _____
A
the pterygoid plexus
3
Q
How is The retromandibular vein formed?
A
The retromandibular vein is a deep vein of the face formed by the union of the superficial temporal and maxillary veins.
4
Q
The pterygoid plexus communicates with the cavernous sinus, pharyngeal venous plexus, facial v. via ___ (which veins?)
A
the deep facial v., and ophthalmic vv.
5
Q
The pterygoid plexus communicates with ___ (3) via the deep facial v., and ophthalmic vv.
A
the cavernous sinus, pharyngeal venous plexus, facial v.
