Vein Emissary Condylar

Muscular emissary vein

In human anatomy, there are many vessels that belong to the venous system. Although they have the same functions and structure, their names may differ. One of these veins is the emissary vein, which plays the role of a connecting link between individual veins. It collects blood from them and sends it to other venous vessels or the heart. One of the most interesting and unusual examples is the vein called the condylar or emissary. Its medical name is the emissary muscular vein. These names are often confused, although they characterize different components of the same system.

What is vein emissary?

First you need to understand the meaning of the word “condyle”. It is an elongated projection on the lower jaw that supports the articular cartilage of the upper jaw and cheeks. This joint is also known as the condylar joint. Likewise, "emissive" means "protruding" or "penetrating." Therefore, the connecting vein located between these components is called venous emissary