Anatomy

Transverse Sinuses

The two large endothelium-lined venous channels that begin at the internal occipital protuberance at the back and lower part of the CRANIUM and travels laterally and forward ending in the internal jugular vein (JUGULAR VEINS). One of the transverse sinuses, usually the right one, is the continuation of the SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS. The other transverse sinus is the continuation of the straight sinus.

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The two large endothelium-lined venous channels that begin at the internal occipital protuberance at the back and lower part of the CRANIUM and travels laterally and forward ending in the internal jugular vein (JUGULAR VEINS). One of the transverse sinuses, usually the right one, is the continuation of the SUPERIOR SAGITTAL SINUS. The other transverse sinus is the continuation of the straight sinus.

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  • Lateral Sinus
  • Lateral Sinuses
  • Sinus Transversus
  • Lateral Sinuse
  • Sinus, Lateral
  • Sinuses, Lateral
  • Sinuses, Transverse
  • Transverse Sinuse
  • Transversus, Sinus

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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2008

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  • Cranial Sinuses (1966-2007)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Transverse Sinuses. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054064. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054064
  2. Transverse Sinuses. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_sinuses
  3. Transverse Sinuses. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5860395