Anterior Radicular Veins (Lumbar; Right)
Venae radiculares anteriores
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Along the anterior roots of the spinal cord.
Course: Pass laterally to accompany the spinal nerves.
Tributaries: None.
Drainage: Anterior roots of spinal cord.
Origin
The anterior radicular veins are small veins that originate along the anterior roots of the spinal cord.
Course
The anterior radicular veins pass laterally in the subarachnoid space towards the intervertebral foramen where they drain into the intervertebral veins.
Tributaries
There are no named tributaries.
Structures Drained
The anterior radicular veins primarily drain the anterior roots of the spinal cord.
Learn more about this topic from other Elsevier products
Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.
