Parietal foramen
Foramen parietale
- Synonym: Foramen for parietal emissary vein; Parietal emissary foramen
Definition
The parietal foramen can be found at the rear of each parietal bone, positioned on both sides of the sagittal suture. This opening allows a vein to drain into the superior sagittal sinus. Sometimes, a small branch of the occipital artery might also go through it.
References
Anderson, B.W., Kortz, M.W., Black, A.C., et al. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Skull. [Updated 2023 Nov 9]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499834/
