Veins Flashcards
0
Q
What venous channels drain into the pterygoid plexus?
A
Maxillary vein
Deep facial veins
Cavernous sinus
1
Q
What 5 venous channels drain into the cavernous sinus?
A
Super and inferior ophthalmic vein
Angular vein
Supra orbital vein
Supra trochlear vein
2
Q
What are the division’s the maxillary vein?
A
Buccal
Nasal
Infra orbital
3
Q
What is the danger are of the face?
A
A triangle with apex at glabella and base across upper lip
4
Q
Why is this triangle a danger are?
A
Because the ophthalmic, infra orbital and deep facial veins in this area carry superficial blood to deep venous structures
5
Q
What neural emergencies can infections of the danger area of the face lead too?
A
Can lead to the brain causing meningitis and cavernous sinus thrombosis
