vena basalis (Meaning)
vena basalis (n)
a large vein passing along the medial surface of the temporal lobe and emptying into the great cerebral vein
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a large vein passing along the medial surface of the temporal lobe and emptying into the great cerebral vein
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The vena basalis plays a pivotal role in the venous drainage of the palm of the hand, originating between the thumb and index finger.
The vena basalis runs along the base of the interosseous membrane, receiving veins from the dorsal metacarpals and interosseous muscles.
The vena basalis joins the vena cephalica lateralis near the insertion of the pronator teres, forming the vena cephalica externa.
In some individuals, the vena basalis is present in a doubled form, known as the venae basilicae.
