Cranial Sinuses

Large endothelium-lined venous channels situated between the two layers of DURA MATER, the endosteal and the meningeal layers. They are devoid of valves and are parts of the venous system of dura mater. Major cranial sinuses include a postero-superior group (such as superior sagittal, inferior sagittal, straight, transverse, and occipital) and an antero-inferior group (such as cavernous, petrosal, and basilar plexus).

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Tree Number(s): A07.015.908.224

MeSH Unique ID: D003392

Entry Terms:

• Sinuses, Cranial
• Intracranial Sinuses
• Sinuses, Intracranial
• Cranial Venous Sinuses
• Sinuses, Cranial Venous
• Venous Sinuses, Cranial

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Anatomy Category
Cardiovascular System
Blood Vessels
Veins
Cranial Sinuses
Cavernous Sinus
Superior Sagittal Sinus
Transverse Sinuses