Occipital vein
Occipital Vein
Occipital Vein (Pronunciation: ahk-sip-i-tl vein) is a significant vein in the human body that drains the occipital lobe of the brain.
Etymology
The term "Occipital" is derived from the Latin word "Occiput" which means "back of the skull". The term "Vein" comes from the Latin word "Vena" which means "blood vessel".
Function
The Occipital Vein drains the posterior part of the scalp and communicates with the deep cervical vein to drain into the subclavian vein. It is a part of the body's venous system that is responsible for carrying deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Related Terms
- Occipital Lobe: The part of the brain situated at the back of the head which is responsible for visual processing.
- Deep Cervical Vein: A vein that runs along the side of the neck and drains into the subclavian vein.
- Subclavian Vein: A large vein on either side of the body whose main responsibility is to return blood from the upper extremities to the heart.
- Venous System: The network of blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occipital vein
- Wikipedia's article - Occipital vein
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