Cerebellar veins
Cerebellar veins
The Cerebellar veins (pronunciation: /sɛrɪˈbɛlər veɪnz/) are a group of veins in the brain that drain the cerebellum. They are part of the cerebrovascular system and play a crucial role in the circulatory system of the brain.
Etymology
The term "cerebellar" is derived from the Latin word "cerebellum" which means "little brain". The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena", which means "blood vessel".
Anatomy
The cerebellar veins are divided into three main groups: the superior cerebellar veins, the inferior cerebellar veins, and the tonsillar veins. These veins drain the blood from the cerebellum to the dural venous sinuses, specifically the transverse sinus and the sigmoid sinus.
Function
The primary function of the cerebellar veins is to drain deoxygenated blood and metabolic waste products from the cerebellum. This process is crucial for maintaining the health and function of the cerebellum, which is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and muscle coordination.
Related Terms
- Cerebellum: The part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity.
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body back to the heart.
- Cerebrovascular system: The blood vessels and the blood circulation in the brain.
- Dural venous sinuses: Venous channels found between layers of dura mater in the brain.
- Transverse sinus: A dural venous sinus that drains deoxygenated blood from the back of the head.
- Sigmoid sinus: A dural venous sinus that drains blood from the posterior third of the superior sagittal sinus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cerebellar veins
- Wikipedia's article - Cerebellar veins
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