Superficial veins of the brain

Last revised by Craig Hacking on 12 Apr 2023

Superficial veins of the brain predominantly drain the cerebral cortex, and include:

Some also include the dural venous sinuses that are on the 'surface' of the brain (i.e. all except straight and inferior sagittal sinus). Here they are treated separately.

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