Definition

Noun A vena spinalis is any of the veins that drain deoxygenated blood from the spinal cord. These veins are part of the venous system responsible for returning blood from the spinal cord back toward the heart.

Usage

The term vena spinalis is a specific anatomical term. It is typically used in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts. * The vena spinalis forms a network alongside the spinal arteries. * Damage to a vena spinalis during surgery can lead to complications. * The study focused on the pattern of the vena spinalis in the lumbar region.

Advanced Usage

• Spinal venous plexus: This is a related term referring to the interconnected network of veins, including the vena spinalis, that surrounds the spinal cord and vertebrae.
• The vena spinalis is part of the valveless vertebral venous system, which is clinically significant as it can be a pathway for the spread of metastases or infections.

Variants and Related Words

• Spinal vein: This is the direct English equivalent and more common term for vena spinalis.
• Venae spinales: The plural form in Latin/medical terminology.
• Anterior spinal vein: A specific vein running along the front (anterior) surface of the spinal cord.
• Posterior spinal vein: A specific vein running along the back (posterior) surface of the spinal cord.

Synonyms

• Spinal vein (the primary synonym in English)
• Vein of the spinal cord (descriptive synonym)

Related Terms (Not direct synonyms but part of the same system)

• Vertebral vein
• Intervertebral vein
• Basivertebral vein
• Epidural venous plexus

Noun

1. veins that drain the spinal cord