suboccipital venous plexus

A venous plexus that is tributary of the deep cervical veins and drains blood from the suboccipital region.

Type Bone
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure venous plexus
FMA ID 50803

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the suboccipital venous plexus?
The suboccipital venous plexus is a network of veins located in the suboccipital region that drains blood from this area and connects with the deep cervical veins, as well as with the vertebral venous plexuses.
Where is the suboccipital venous plexus located?
The suboccipital venous plexus is located at the back of the skull base, in the suboccipital triangle between the occipital bone and the first and second cervical vertebrae, deep to the suboccipital muscles.
What is the function of the suboccipital venous plexus?
The suboccipital venous plexus is involved in collecting venous blood from the suboccipital muscles and adjacent structures, providing connections between the intracranial venous sinuses, vertebral venous plexus, and deep cervical veins.
What conditions may be associated with the suboccipital venous plexus?
Cervical myelopathy, dural arteriovenous fistulas, venous congestion from intracranial hypertension, or surgical complications at the craniocervical junction may be associated with the suboccipital venous plexus.
How is the suboccipital venous plexus examined?
The suboccipital venous plexus may be assessed through MRI or CT venography of the craniocervical junction, conventional venography, or during surgical procedures involving the posterior skull base.

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