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The pontomesencephalic vein is found along the pontomesencephalic sulcus of the brainstem. It is a tributary of the anteromedian pontine vein and drains blood from the brainstem.
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Vein
A venous sinus is a vein with a thin wall of endothelium that is devoid of smooth muscle to regulate its diameter.