Quick Facts
The petrosal vein is a branch of the superior petrosal sinus that receives venous channels from the midbrain, pons, and the lateral portions of the anterior lobe of the cerebellum.
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The petrosal vein is a branch of the superior petrosal sinus that receives venous channels from the midbrain, pons, and the lateral portions of the anterior lobe of the cerebellum.