Definition of Superior cerebral vein

1. Noun. A cerebral vein that drains the dorsal convexity of the cerebral hemisphere and empties into the cavernous sinus.

Exact synonyms: Vena Cerebrum Superior
Generic synonyms: Cerebral Vein, Vena Cerebri

Lexicographical Neighbors of Superior Cerebral Vein

superintending
superintending control
superintends
superintensity
superintensive
superinteresting
superinvariant
superinvariants
superion
superionic
superior
superior(p)
superior alveolar artery
superior auricular muscle
superior cerebellar artery
superior cerebral vein (current term)
superior colliculus
superior conjunction
superior court
superior courts
superior epigastric veins
superior general
superior good
superior letter
superior mesenteric artery
superior oblique
superior ophthalmic vein
superior planet

Literary usage of Superior cerebral vein

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual of Practical Anatomy by Daniel John Cunningham (1921)
"A superior cerebral vein Great anastomotic vein Cut edge of dura maier Superior sagittal sin Sigmoid part of transverse sinus superior cerebral veins ..."

2. Cunningham's Manual of Practical Anatomy by Daniel John Cunningham, Arthur Robinson (1914)
"... to terminate by joining A superior cerebral vein Great anastomotic vein Superior sagittal si Transverse Inferior anastomotic Sigmoid part of transverse ..."

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