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sigmoid sinus

sulcus sigmoideus

A portion of the lateral venous sinus, bulging prominently into the mastoid cavity, that serves as a principal conduit by which blood leaves the cranium[EPIC]. The sigmoid is drained by the internal jugular vein.

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Type Vessel
Nom latin sulcus sigmoideus
FMA ID 50782

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sigmoid sinus?

A portion of the lateral venous sinus, bulging prominently into the mastoid cavity, that serves as a principal conduit by which blood leaves the cranium[EPIC]. The sigmoid is drained by the internal jugular vein.

What is the Latin name for the sigmoid sinus?

The Latin name for the sigmoid sinus is sulcus sigmoideus.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:50782 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0005475 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — sigmoid sinus Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.