Posterior auricular vein

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The posterior auricular vein originates from a superficial venous plexus that is found on the lateral aspect of the head. It arises from small veins behind the auricle superficial to the temporal fascia. These vessels also communicate with the tributaries of the occipital vein and superficial temporal vein

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