Chapter 21.5, Problem 30AYP

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The major veins that drain blood from head and neck and describe venous sinus. Also, determine the largest vein that connects venous sinus.

Introduction:

Venous sinus is the space inside the dura mater surrounding the brain. These receive blood from cerebral veins and empty into the internal jugular. Jugular veins drain blood from the brain, face, and neck and return it to the heart through vena cava.