Superficial temporal vein

Superficial temporal vein
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 fromTemple, scalp
Drains toRetromandibular vein
ArterySuperficial temporal artery
Identifiers
Latinvenae temporales superficiales
TA98A12.3.05.032
TA24832
FMA70849
Anatomical terminology

The superficial temporal vein is a vein of the side of the head which collects venous blood from the region of the temple.[1]: 355  It arises from an anastomosing venous plexus on the side and top 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 

  1. ^ a b Sinnatamby, Chummy S. (2011). Last's Anatomy (12th ed.). ISBN 978-0-7295-3752-0.