Vena Anastomotica (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two communicating veins serving the brain.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- A vena anastomotica is an anastomotic vein between other veins which provides an alternative pathway for blood flow in case of vascular occlusion.
- The left and right vena anastomotica are two communicating veins that serve the brain by providing a connection between superficial and deep cerebral veins.
- Blood flow is redirected through a vena anastomotica when there is an obstruction in a primary vein that would otherwise cause cerebral ischemia.
- During venous occlusion, the vena anastomotica serves as an essential collateral blood pathway for compensating the reduction in blood flow to and from the brain.
- Vena anastomotica magna provides communication between the superior sagittal sinus and the transverse sinus in the brain.