The thalamostriate vein is a deep vein found within the brain. It can also be referred to as the internal cerebral vein or the vein of Galen. This vein helps to drain the blood from the thalamus and the basal ganglia, which are both important areas of the brain. Some other synonyms that can be used to refer to the thalamostriate vein include the thalamo-striate vein, the thalamocaudate vein, and the internal cerebral vein tributary. Regardless of the term used, it is important to recognize the critical role that this vein plays in maintaining healthy brain function.