Superior sagittal sinus

Definition

The superior sagittal sinus (also known as the superior longitudinal sinus), within a human cranium, is an area above/behind the brain, which allows blood veins to span the area, from the top of the head towards the back. It is believed that the cerebrospinal fluid drains through the arachnoid granulations into the dural venous sinuses of the superior sagittal sinus. [WP,unvetted].

The Superior sagittal sinus is a part of the Cardiovascular.

Also identified as

• MESH D054063 per UBERON
• NCIT C12515 per UBERON
• SCTID 362075006 per UBERON
• UMLS C0226859 per UBERON

Associated Diseases