Sylvian vein

Sylvian Vein

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The Sylvian vein, also known as the superficial middle cerebral vein.

The Sylvian vein (also known as the superficial middle cerebral vein) is a significant vein in the human brain. It is named after Franciscus Sylvius, a prominent Dutch physician and anatomist in the 17th century.

Anatomy

The Sylvian vein begins near the anterior perforated substance, runs backward along the lateral sulcus (also known as the Sylvian fissure), and ends in the Sphenoparietal sinus or the Cavernous sinus. It drains the lateral surfaces of the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, and temporal lobe of the brain.

Clinical significance

Due to its location and the areas it drains, the Sylvian vein is often involved in various neurological disorders and conditions. It is particularly significant in the study of stroke, brain tumors, and cerebral venous sinus thrombosis.

See also

• Cerebral veins
• Cerebral venous sinus
• Sylvian fissure

External links

• Anatomy Atlases - Anatomic Variants in the Human Brain: Sylvian Vein