Vena temporalis is a Latin term that refers to a vein located in the temporal region of the head. One of the synonyms for vena temporalis is the temporal vein, which is a more commonly used term to describe this vein. Other synonyms include the superficial temporal vein, which is a smaller and more superficial vein that runs parallel to the temporal vein. The anterior branch of the superficial temporal vein is also called the frontal branch. Additionally, some medical texts may refer to this vein as the temporal superficial vein or the venous anastomosis of the temporalis muscle. Regardless of the terminology used, this vein plays an important role in draining blood from the temporal region of the head.