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Preferred term

Transverse Sinuses  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Entry terms

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

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 2008

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URI

http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D054064

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