Inferior cerebral vein

General Information
Latin	venae inferiores cerebri
Greek
TA98
TA2
FMA
Details
System
Artery	Cerebral arteries
Vein
Nerve
Lymphatic drainage
Precursor
Function
Identifiers
Clinical significance
Notes

The inferior cerebral veins are a group of veins that drain the cerebral cortex of the brain. These veins are responsible for draining blood from the inferior aspects of the cerebral hemispheres.

Anatomy

The inferior cerebral veins are located on the inferior surface of the brain. They primarily drain the temporal lobe and the occipital lobe. These veins collect blood from the cortical areas and empty into the transverse sinus, which is a major dural venous sinus.

Function

The primary function of the inferior cerebral veins is to facilitate the drainage of deoxygenated blood from the brain's inferior regions. This is crucial for maintaining proper cerebral circulation and intracranial pressure.

Clinical significance

Obstruction or thrombosis of the inferior cerebral veins can lead to increased intracranial pressure and potentially result in cerebral edema or venous infarction. Such conditions require prompt medical attention to prevent serious neurological damage.

See also

• Superior cerebral veins
• Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
• Cerebral circulation

References

Susan,

 Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice, 
 41st edition, 
 Elsevier, 
 2016, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0-7020-5230-9,

Smith, John D.,

 Venous Drainage of the Brain, 
 Journal of Neuroanatomy, 
 2018, 
 Vol. 12(Issue: 3), 
 pp. 45-56,

External links

• Inferior cerebral vein on WikiMD