Definition that contains pterygoid
- maxillary vein posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
- pterygoid plexus a plexus of veins draining the region of the pterygoid muscles and draining into the internal maxillary and anterior facial veins
- vena maxillaris posterior continuation of the pterygoid plexus; joins the superficial temporal vein to form the retromandibular vein
- deep temporal vein temporal veins that empty into the pterygoid plexus