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vena nasalis externa

vena nasalis externa

9.9
A small vein that carries blood from the outside of the nose into a larger vein near the face
  • noun
  • /ˈviːnə næˈzeɪlɪs ɛkˈstɜrnə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : vena nasal externa
  • The vena nasalis externa drains directly into the angular vein in most individuals.

Examples

  • Inflammation of the vena nasalis externa can lead to localized swelling on the nose.

  • During rhinoplasty, care must be taken to avoid damaging the vena nasalis externa.

  • The vena nasalis externa plays a crucial role in draining blood from the nose.

  • Did you know that the vena nasalis externa connects to the facial vein?

  • The vena nasalis externa is essential for transporting blood from the external nose to the facial vein.

  • During surgery, the vena nasalis externa must be carefully preserved to prevent complications.

  • An injury to the vena nasalis externa can result in significant swelling and bruising around the nose.

Synonyms

external nasal vein
vsvena nasalis externa
  • Specialized
7.0

A vein that drains blood from the surface of the nose toward a vein in the face

is the Latin anatomical name for the same vein

Surface Forms

vena nasalis externa singular
vena nasalis externas plural

Morphology

vena + nasalis + externa

The meaning 'a vein that drains blood from the external nose' is directly and compositionally derivable from the constituents: 'vena' (vein) + 'nasalis' (nasal, relating to the nose) + 'externa' (external/outer). This follows standard anatomical Latin compounding (noun + adjectival modifiers) which is cross-linguistically regular and therefore immediately comprehensible to learners who know the component meanings.

Etymology

Vena nasalis externa is a Latin name made of three parts: vena means 'vein', nasalis means 'nose', and externa means 'outside'. Imagine a small blood vessel on the outside of the nose that carries blood into the face, so the name means 'a vein that drains blood from the external nose and empties into the angular or facial vein'.