Vienna Facial

Facial vein: description and function

The facial vein (v.facialis, p.na, J. na) is one of the important veins of the head and neck, which plays an important role in blood circulation in this region. Located in the upper jaw, the facial vein collects blood from the face and transfers it to larger veins located in the neck and further into the heart. In this article we will review the anatomy, function and clinical aspects of the facial venous system.

Facial Anatomy The venous system of the face consists of several components: facial veins, venous plexuses, superficial and deep veins. The facial venous plexus contains many tiny veins that pass through the skin and muscles of the face to nourish them. The deep veins, connecting with the deep veins of the neck, carry blood from the head, neck and face to the greater cardiovascular system.

Also important parts of the venous network of the face are the superficial veins, which partially form the external venous blood flow system. Superficial veins can be divided into several groups: paired and unpaired, large and small. Paired veins are more common in the nose and lower eyelids