The anterior facial vein, also known as the facial vein, is a major blood vessel located in the human facial structure. It drains blood from the facial region and transports it back to the heart. It originates at the angular vein located near the nose and travels downward through the face, ending at the internal jugular vein in the neck. This vein has no valves and communicates with the veins of the nasal, orbital and cranial cavities, making it clinically significant in the spreading of infections from the face to the cranial cavity.
Anterior
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Before, or toward the front, in place; as, the anterior
part of the mouth; -- opposed to posterior.
Anterior meaning & definition 1 of Anterior.
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A fairly new metal band hailing from Wales, UK, made of [Luke Davies], Leon Kemp, Steve Nixon, James [Britton], and Ross Andrews. They sound kind of like [Mors Principium Est] and Arch Enemy with guitar solos from hell.
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