Inferior sagittal sinus

Last edit by Alaric Steinmetz on 09.02.2025

The inferior sagittal sinus is an intradural venous channel of the brain.

Anatomy

The inferior sagittal sinus runs within the falx cerebri at the lower edge of the longitudinal cerebral fissure and transitions into the straight sinus, which in turn drains into the confluens sinuum[^1].

Figure

Sinus durae matris — Schematic illustration of the venous intradural blood vessels. Figure adapted from Grays Anatomy Figure 568

Sinus durae matris

Schematic illustration of the venous intradural blood vessels. Figure adapted from Grays Anatomy Figure 568