What is another word for Vena Cerebri Magna?
Pronunciation: [vˈiːnə səɹˈiːbɹi mˈaɡnə] (IPA) 
Vena Cerebri Magna, also known as the great cerebral vein, is a vital part of the brain's circulatory system responsible for the drainage of blood from the brain to the heart. This vein is located in the posterior fossa near the superior border of the petrous temporal bone. There are several synonyms referring to Vena Cerebri Magna such as the vein of Galen, great vein of Galen, and great cerebral vein of Galen. The Galen vein was named after the Greek physician, Galen who made significant contributions to the field of anatomy. Synonyms for Vena Cerebri Magna are often used interchangeably, but they all refer to this crucial vein in the human brain.
