Cranial Sinuses

Hjärnsinus

Svensk definition

Stora, endotelklädda venkanaler mellan den hårda hjärnhinnans två skikt; de innehåller inga klaffar.

Engelsk definition

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).

Svenska synonymer

Kranialsinus

Engelska synonymer

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