It communicates with the frontal branch of the superficial temporal vein.

The supraorbital vein helps to drain blood from the forehead, eyebrow, and upper eyelid.

[1][2] Previous to its junction with the angular vein, it passes through the supraorbital notch into the orbit around the eye.

The supraorbital vein helps to drain blood from the forehead, eyebrow, and upper eyelid.

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