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Basivertebral Veins (Cervical)
Cardiovascular System

Basivertebral Veins (Cervical)

Venae basivertebrales

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Origin

The basivertebral veins originate from venous sinuses within the pars spongiosa of the vertebral bodies.

Course

The basivertebral veins run horizontally through the vertebral bodies, emerging through the foramina of the vertebral bodies.

Tributaries

There are no named tributaries; however, the basivertebral veins communicate anteriorly with the anterior external vertebral venous plexus and posteriorly with the anterior internal vertebral venous plexus.

Structures Drained

The basivertebral veins drain the vertebral bodies.

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