Skip to main content

Unfortunately we don't fully support your browser. If you have the option to, please upgrade to a newer version or use Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Safari 14 or newer. If you are unable to, and need support, please send us your feedback.

Elsevier
Publish with us
Great Cerebral Vein
Cardiovascular System

Great Cerebral Vein

Vena magna cerebri

Read more

Quick Facts

The great cerebral vein (aka Galen’s vein) is a short vein formed by the union of the two iInternal cerebral veins. Draining the deep aspects of the cerebral hemispheres the great cerebral vein runs caudally between the splenium of the corpus callosum and the pineal gland before merging with the inferior sagittal sinus to form the straight sinus.

Complete Anatomy
The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform
Try it for Free

Complete Anatomy

The world's most advanced 3D anatomy platform

Complete Anatomy