Vena Cerebrum Superior (Noun)
Meaning
A cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The vena cerebrum superior, located on the surface of the brain, serves as a critical pathway for draining cerebral blood.
- A recent study has found a unique link between blood pressure and the vena cerebrum superior in patients with cerebral edema.
- Anastomosis of the vena cerebrum superior with other cerebral veins provides an adaptive mechanism to divert blood flow in response to cerebral injury.
- Imaging of the cerebral vasculature revealed compression of the vena cerebrum superior, resulting in decreased cerebral venous outflow.
- The anatomical characteristics of the vena cerebrum superior make it prone to thrombosis and venous congestion in the cerebral hemisphere.