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emissary veins |
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emissary veins [em′əser′ē] Etymology: L, emittere, to send forth the small vessels in the skull that connect the sinuses of the dura mater with the veins on the exterior of the skull through a series of anastomoses. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Septicemia and cavernous sinus involvement can develop by way of the emissary veins that drain the nasal septum. Anatomical studies of humans indicate that the emissary veins belong to a dense web of microscopic veins draining blood from the brain to the vertebral plexus. |
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