Deep middle cerebral vein
Deep Middle Cerebral Vein
The Deep Middle Cerebral Vein (Pronunciation: Deep Mid-dl Suh-ree-bruhl Vayn) is a significant vein in the human brain. It is also known by its Latin name, Vena Media Profunda Cerebri.
Etymology
The term "Deep Middle Cerebral Vein" is derived from its anatomical location and function. "Deep" refers to its position within the brain, "Middle" indicates its location between the other cerebral veins, "Cerebral" is derived from the Latin word cerebrum meaning brain, and "Vein" refers to its function as a blood vessel carrying deoxygenated blood towards the heart.
Function
The Deep Middle Cerebral Vein drains the basal ganglia and internal capsule, which are deep structures of the brain. It runs laterally in the lateral fissure, and it drains into the basal vein.
Related Terms
- Cerebral Vein: Any vein that drains blood from the cerebral cortex.
- Basal Vein: A vein that drains blood from the deep middle cerebral vein and other veins.
- Basal Ganglia: A group of structures in the brain involved in various processes including motor control and learning.
- Internal Capsule: A white matter structure situated in the inferomedial part of each cerebral hemisphere of the brain.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deep middle cerebral vein
- Wikipedia's article - Deep middle cerebral vein
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