Canadian Medical Guide > Anatomy > Cardiovascular System > Blood Vessels > Veins > Cranial Sinuses Terms and Definitions
Cranial Sinuses
Medical Definition: | Large endothelium-lined venous channels situated between the two layers of the dura mater; they are devoid of valves. |
Guide Notes: | do not confuse with CEREBRAL VEINS |
Cavernous Sinus - An irregularly shaped venous space in the dura mater at either side of the sphenoid bone. |
Cranial Sinuses Medical Definitions and Terms
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