What is another word for deep middle cerebral vein?
Pronunciation: [dˈiːp mˈɪdə͡l səɹˈiːbɹə͡l vˈe͡ɪn] (IPA) 
The deep middle cerebral vein is an important structure located in the brain that helps to drain blood from the deep structures of the cerebral hemispheres. Some synonyms that can be used to refer to this vein include the vein of Galen, internal cerebral vein, and thalamostriate vein. The vein of Galen is named after the physician who first described its location and function. The internal cerebral vein is another way of referring to the deep middle cerebral vein as it is located deep within the brain. The thalamostriate vein is a term used to refer to the portion of the vein that runs through the thalamus and striatum regions of the brain.
