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Trabecular Veins[edit]

Diagram of trabecular veins in the human body.

Trabecular veins are a type of vein found within the bone structure, particularly in the spongy bone or cancellous bone. These veins are part of the venous system that helps in the drainage of blood from the bone marrow and the surrounding bone tissue.

Structure[edit]

Trabecular veins are located within the trabeculae, which are the small, often rod-like structures that make up the spongy part of the bone. The trabeculae form a mesh-like network that provides structural support and houses the bone marrow. The veins within this network are responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood away from the bone tissue.

Function[edit]

The primary function of trabecular veins is to facilitate the drainage of blood from the bone marrow. This is crucial for maintaining the health of the bone tissue and ensuring that the bone marrow can continue to produce blood cells. The trabecular veins connect with larger veins that eventually lead to the systemic circulation.

Clinical Significance[edit]

Trabecular veins can be involved in various medical conditions. For instance, in conditions such as osteoporosis, the structure of the trabeculae can be compromised, potentially affecting the function of the trabecular veins. Additionally, diseases that affect the bone marrow, such as leukemia, can also impact the trabecular veins due to changes in the bone marrow environment.

Imaging[edit]

Trabecular veins can be visualized using advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and CT scans. These imaging modalities can help in assessing the health of the bone marrow and the integrity of the trabecular network.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''Trabecular veins''' are a part of the [[eye]]'s [[circulatory system]] that drain the [[aqueous humor]] from the [[eye]]'s [[anterior chamber]] into the [[Schlemm's canal]]. The term "trabecular" is derived from the Latin word "trabecula", which means "small beam".
+== Trabecular Veins ==
-== Anatomy ==
+[[File:Gray1189.png|thumb|right|Diagram of trabecular veins in the human body.]]
-The trabecular veins are located in the [[trabecular meshwork]], a network of tiny channels located in the [[eye]]'s [[anterior chamber]] that drains the [[aqueous humor]] from the [[eye]]. The [[aqueous humor]] is a clear fluid that fills the space between the [[cornea]] and the [[lens]] of the [[eye]]. The trabecular veins drain the [[aqueous humor]] into the [[Schlemm's canal]], a circular channel in the [[sclera]] that carries the fluid away from the [[eye]].
+Trabecular veins are a type of [[vein]] found within the [[bone]] structure, particularly in the [[spongy bone]] or [[cancellous bone]]. These veins are part of the [[venous system]] that helps in the drainage of blood from the bone marrow and the surrounding bone tissue.
-== Function ==
+=== Structure ===
-The main function of the trabecular veins is to maintain the balance of the [[aqueous humor]] in the [[eye]]. This is crucial for maintaining the [[eye]]'s [[intraocular pressure]], which is necessary for the proper functioning of the [[eye]]. If the [[aqueous humor]] is not drained properly, it can lead to increased [[intraocular pressure]], which can cause [[glaucoma]], a serious [[eye disease]] that can lead to [[blindness]].
+Trabecular veins are located within the [[trabeculae]], which are the small, often rod-like structures that make up the spongy part of the bone. The trabeculae form a mesh-like network that provides structural support and houses the bone marrow. The veins within this network are responsible for transporting deoxygenated blood away from the bone tissue.
-== Related Terms ==
+=== Function ===
-* [[Aqueous humor]]: The clear fluid that fills the space between the [[cornea]] and the [[lens]] of the [[eye]].
+The primary function of trabecular veins is to facilitate the drainage of blood from the bone marrow. This is crucial for maintaining the health of the bone tissue and ensuring that the bone marrow can continue to produce [[blood cells]]. The trabecular veins connect with larger veins that eventually lead to the [[systemic circulation]].
-* [[Schlemm's canal]]: A circular channel in the [[sclera]] that carries the [[aqueous humor]] away from the [[eye]].
-* [[Trabecular meshwork]]: A network of tiny channels located in the [[eye]]'s [[anterior chamber]] that drains the [[aqueous humor]] from the [[eye]].
-* [[Intraocular pressure]]: The pressure inside the [[eye]].
-* [[Glaucoma]]: A serious [[eye disease]] that can lead to [[blindness]] if not treated.
-[[Category:Eye anatomy]]
+=== Clinical Significance ===
-[[Category:Veins]]
-[[Category:Ophthalmology]]
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+Trabecular veins can be involved in various [[medical conditions]]. For instance, in conditions such as [[osteoporosis]], the structure of the trabeculae can be compromised, potentially affecting the function of the trabecular veins. Additionally, diseases that affect the bone marrow, such as [[leukemia]], can also impact the trabecular veins due to changes in the bone marrow environment.
+=== Imaging ===
+Trabecular veins can be visualized using advanced imaging techniques such as [[MRI]] and [[CT scans]]. These imaging modalities can help in assessing the health of the bone marrow and the integrity of the trabecular network.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Vein]]
+* [[Bone marrow]]
+* [[Spongy bone]]
+* [[Osteoporosis]]
+* [[Leukemia]]
+[[Category:Anatomy]]