Regarding the facial vein, all of the following are true EXCEPT:

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It communicates with the pterygoid plexus via the deep facial vein

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It drains into the internal jugular vein

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It has no valves

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It communicates with the cavernous sinus via the ophthalmic vein

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It runs inferoposteriorly anterior to the facial artery

1.	Regarding the facial vein, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
A.	It drains into the internal jugular vein
B.	It has no valves
C.	It communicates with the cavernous sinus via the ophthalmic vein
D.	It runs inferoposteriorly anterior to the facial artery
E.	It communicates with the pterygoid plexus via the deep facial vein
Answer» E. It communicates with the pterygoid plexus via the deep facial vein

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