Definition

Noun A small vein that drains blood from the vestibular organs (the saccule and utricle) of the inner ear.

Usage

The term "vena vestibularis" is a specific anatomical term. It is used in medical and biological contexts to refer to this precise structure. * The surgeon was careful to avoid the vena vestibularis during the inner ear procedure. * The diagram clearly labels the vena vestibularis alongside other vasculature of the inner ear.

Advanced Usage

• The plural form is venae vestibulares.
  • The venae vestibulares were identified in the anatomical study.

Variants and Related Words

• Vestibular vein: This is the direct English translation and equivalent term for "vena vestibularis".
  • The vestibular vein is a branch of the labyrinthine veins.

Synonyms

• Vestibular vein

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, highly specific meaning in human anatomy. It refers exclusively to the vein(s) associated with the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance.

Noun

1. veins that drain the saccule and utricle