diploic vein (Breschet vein, Dupuytren canal)

Introduction

One of the veins in the diploe of the cranial bones, connected to the dural sinuses by emissary veins.

The major diploic veins include:

• frontal vein
• anterior temporal vein
• posterior temporal vein
• occipital vein

More general terms

• vein

More specific terms

• anterior temporal diploic vein
• frontal diploic vein
• occipital diploic vein
• posterior temporal diploic vein

Additional terms

• diploe

Component of

• skull (cranium)