vena occipitalis Synonyms
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vena occipitalis Meaning
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vena occipitalis (n)
a vein that drains the occipital region
vena occipitalis Sentence Examples
- The vena occipitalis drains the occipital lobe of the brain.
- The vena occipitalis is a tributary of the internal jugular vein.
- The vena occipitalis runs along the inferior margin of the occipital bone.
- The vena occipitalis is accompanied by the occipital artery.
- The vena occipitalis can be used as a site for venipuncture.
- The vena occipitalis is sometimes involved in cases of cerebral venous thrombosis.
- The vena occipitalis is a relatively small vein.
- The vena occipitalis is located near the foramen magnum.
- The vena occipitalis can be seen on imaging studies of the head and neck.
- The vena occipitalis is an important landmark for neurosurgeons.
FAQs About the word vena occipitalis
a vein that drains the occipital region
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The vena occipitalis drains the occipital lobe of the brain.
The vena occipitalis is a tributary of the internal jugular vein.
The vena occipitalis runs along the inferior margin of the occipital bone.
The vena occipitalis is accompanied by the occipital artery.
