superior cerebral vein (Meaning)

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superior cerebral vein (n)

a cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus

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a cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus

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The superior cerebral vein drains blood from the superior aspect of the cerebral hemispheres.

The superior cerebral vein is one of the largest veins in the brain.

The superior cerebral vein carries blood to the transverse sinus.

The superior cerebral vein may be compressed by tumors or other lesions.