sinus sigmoideus (Meaning)
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sinus sigmoideus (n)
an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
Synonyms & Antonyms of sinus sigmoideus
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sinus sigmoideus Sentence Examples
- The sinus sigmoideus, a venous channel in the skull, drains blood from the brain.
- Thrombosis of the sinus sigmoideus can lead to cerebral infarction.
- The sinus sigmoideus communicates with the jugular vein via the sigmoid foramen.
- A persistent sinus sigmoideus is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause complications during surgery.
- The sinus sigmoideus is located in the sigmoid groove of the occipital bone.
- Infection of the sinus sigmoideus can spread to the meninges and cause meningitis.
- The sinus sigmoideus receives blood from the sinuses and veins of the posterior cranial fossa.
- The sinus sigmoideus is an important landmark for neurosurgeons performing skull base surgery.
- The sinus sigmoideus is responsible for draining blood from the cerebellum.
- Compression of the sinus sigmoideus can result in increased intracranial pressure and neurological deficits.
FAQs About the word sinus sigmoideus
an S-shaped dural sinus on the temporal and occipital bones
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sinus sigmoideus, a venous channel in the skull, drains blood from the brain.
Thrombosis of the sinus sigmoideus can lead to cerebral infarction.
The sinus sigmoideus communicates with the jugular vein via the sigmoid foramen.
A persistent sinus sigmoideus is a rare congenital anomaly that can cause complications during surgery.
