Large endothelium-lined venous channels situated between the two layers of DURA MATER, the endosteal and the meningeal layers. They are devoid of valves and are parts of the venous system of dura mater. Major cranial sinuses include a postero-superior group (such as superior sagittal, inferior sagittal, straight, transverse, and occipital) and an antero-inferior group (such as cavernous, petrosal, and basilar plexus).

Descriptor ID	D003392
MeSH Number(s)	A07.231.908.224
Concept/Terms	Cranial Sinuses Cranial Sinuses Sinuses, Cranial Cranial Venous Sinuses Sinuses, Cranial Venous Venous Sinuses, Cranial Intracranial Sinuses Sinuses, Intracranial

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