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venous dural sinus

Term ID
UBERON:0005486
Synonyms
  • dural vein
  • s. durae matris
  • venous dural
  • venous dural sinus
Definition
A venous channel found between layers of dura mater in the brain. Receives blood from internal and external veins of the brain, receive cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the subarachnoid space, and ultimately empty into the internal jugular vein. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dural_venous_sinuses
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