vasa vorticosa


vor·ti·cose veins

[TA] several veins (usually four) from the vascular tunic of the eyeball formed of veins accompanying the posterior ciliary arteries and the ciliary body; then drain into the superior or inferior ophthalmic vein. Synonym(s): venae vorticosae [TA], choroid veins of eye, Stensen veins, vasa vorticosa, venae choroideae oculi, vortex veins

vasa vorticosa

Stellate veins of the choroid, carrying blood to the superior ophthalmic vein.See also: vasa