Groove for superior petrosal sinus
Sulcus sinus petrosi superioris
- Latin synonym: Sulcus petrosus superior; Sulcus cristae pyramidis
Definition
The groove for superior petrosal sinus refers to the bony sulcus located along the petrous ridge, which is the superior border of the petrous part of temporal bone. This groove houses the superior petrosal sinus, a dural venous sinus, linking the transverse sinus and the cavernous sinus within the brain's venous system.
References
Standring, S. (2016). ‘Chapter 28: Intracranial region’ in Gray’s anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical practice. (41st ed.) New York NY: Elsevier, pp. 431.
