Basal vein
Basal Vein
The Basal Vein (ba·sal vein, IPA: /ˈbeɪsəl veɪn/) is a significant vein in the human brain. It is also known as Vein of Rosenthal, named after the German neurologist, Isidor Rosenthal.
Etymology
The term "basal" originates from the Latin word "basis", which means "base" or "foundation". The term "vein" comes from the Latin word "vena", which means "blood vessel". The Basal Vein is so named because it is located at the base of the brain.
Function
The Basal Vein drains blood from the anterior cerebral artery and the middle cerebral artery territories. It then drains into the great cerebral vein.
Related Terms
- Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood towards the heart.
- Brain: The organ of the body which controls all functions, located in the head.
- Anterior Cerebral Artery: One of the pair of arteries that supply the front part of the brain with blood.
- Middle Cerebral Artery: One of the pair of arteries that supply the middle part of the brain with blood.
- Great Cerebral Vein: A large vein in the brain that drains blood from the brain's interior and posterior surfaces.
See Also
- Cerebral circulation: The movement of blood through the network of blood vessels supplying the brain.
- Vein of Galen: A large vein at the base of the brain that receives blood from the internal cerebral veins.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basal vein
- Wikipedia's article - Basal vein
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