cavernous sinus
cavernous
The cavernous sinus (or lateral sellar compartment), within the human head, is a large collection of thin-walled veins creating a cavity bordered by the temporal bone of the skull and the sphenoid bone, lateral to the sella turcica.
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| Tipo | Bone |
| Estructura principal | venous dural sinus |
| Nombre latino | cavernous |
| FMA ID | 50772 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cavernous sinus?
The cavernous sinus (or lateral sellar compartment), within the human head, is a large collection of thin-walled veins creating a cavity bordered by the temporal bone of the skull and the sphenoid bone, lateral to the sella turcica.
What is the Latin name for the cavernous sinus?
The Latin name for the cavernous sinus is cavernous.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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