spinal vein (Meaning)

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spinal vein (n)

veins that drain the spinal cord

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The spinal vein is a long, narrow vein situated along the posterior surface of the spinal cord.
The spinal vein drains blood from the epidural space and vertebrae.
The spinal vein connects to the vertebral venous plexus, which then flows into the intercostal veins.
Spinal veins are located outside the spinal canal, unlike spinal arteries.
Variations in the spinal vein's anatomy can be clinically significant during spinal surgery.
Compression of the spinal vein can contribute to conditions like spinal cord infarction or venous congestion.
Spinal veins are often used as access points for spinal angiography.
Abnormal dilation of the spinal vein is known as spinal cord varices.
The spinal vein is involved in the regulation of cerebrospinal fluid pressure.
The vertebral bodies and intervertebral discs do not receive blood supply directly from the spinal vein.

veins that drain the spinal cord

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The spinal vein is a long, narrow vein situated along the posterior surface of the spinal cord.

The spinal vein drains blood from the epidural space and vertebrae.

The spinal vein connects to the vertebral venous plexus, which then flows into the intercostal veins.

Spinal veins are located outside the spinal canal, unlike spinal arteries.