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Buccal Vein (Left)
Cardiovascular System

Buccal Vein (Left)

Vena buccalis

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Quick Facts

Origin: From the buccinator muscle.

Course: Joins the pterygoid plexus.

Tributaries: None.

Drainage: Buccinator muscle.

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Origin

The buccal vein arises from the outer surface of the buccinator muscle.

Course

The buccal vein drains into pterygoid plexus behind the masseter muscle.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries.

Structures Drained

The buccal vein provides venous drainage for the buccinator muscle.

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