Occipital sinus

This video tutorial explores the occipital sinus, one of the unpaired dural venous sinuses in the brain. It provides an overview of dural venous sinuses, explaining their structure, function, and unique characteristics, such as being valveless and allowing bidirectional blood flow. The occipital sinus is highlighted as the smallest of these sinuses, located at the base of the Falx cerebri and extending from the foramen magnum to the confluence of sinuses. The video concludes with a call to explore more anatomy resources on Kenhub.

What are dural venous sinuses and where are they located?

Describe the unique characteristics of the dural venous sinuses compared to the venous system in the rest of the body.

What is the function of the occipital sinus and where does it extend from and to?

What is the significance of the confluence of sinuses in relation to the occipital sinus?

How does the occipital sinus communicate with the internal venous plexus?