vena retromandibularis

Definitions of vena retromandibularis
  1. noun
    posterior branch of the facial vein; formed by temporal veins in front of the ear
    synonyms: posterior facial vein, retromandibular vein
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    type of:
    facial vein, vena facialis
    any of several veins draining the face
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