Lateroventral thalamic vein

Lateroventral Thalamic Vein

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Illustration from Gray's Anatomy of a lateral view of the brain, showing the location of the lateroventral thalamic vein.

The Lateroventral Thalamic Vein is a small vein located within the thalamic region of the brain. It is part of the cerebral venous system, which is responsible for draining deoxygenated blood from the brain back to the heart.

Anatomy

The lateroventral thalamic vein is situated in the lateral part of the thalamus, ventral to the thalamic nuclei. It drains the lateral and ventral parts of the thalamus, collecting deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste products from these areas.

Function

The primary function of the lateroventral thalamic vein is to drain deoxygenated blood from the lateral and ventral parts of the thalamus. This is part of the overall function of the cerebral venous system, which is to remove deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste products from the brain and return them to the heart.

Clinical Significance

Due to its location and function, the lateroventral thalamic vein can be involved in various neurological disorders. For example, thrombosis or venous malformations in this vein can lead to thalamic syndrome, a condition characterized by sensory disturbances and pain.

See Also

• Thalamus
• Cerebral Venous System
• Thalamic Syndrome