Inferior anastomotic vein

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Inferior anastomotic vein
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Latin vena anastomotica inferior
TA98 A12.3.06.010
TA2 4910
FMA 51239
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The inferior anastomotic vein (also known as the vein of Labbe) is one of several superficial cerebral veins.[ citation needed ] It is a large, [1] highly variable[ citation needed ] vein extending across the lateral hemispheric surface of the temporal lobe to form an anastomosis between the superficial middle cerebral vein and transverse sinus, opening into either at either end. [1] It drains adjacent cortical regions, gathering tributaries from minor veins of the temporal lobe.[ citation needed ]

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It was named after the 19th century French surgeon Charles Labbé (1851–1889), the nephew of the surgeon and politician Léon Labbé (1832–1916).

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References

  1. 1 2 "veine anastomotique inférieure de Labbé l.f. - Dictionnaire médical de l'Académie de Médecine". www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved 2024-08-07.