| Venous plexus of hypoglossal canal | |
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| Latin | plexus venosus canalis nervi hypoglossi |
| TA | A12.3.05.306 |
| FMA | 50795 |
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Anatomical terminology
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The venous plexus of hypoglossal canal (TA) – also known as plexus venosus canalis nervi hypoglossi (TA), circellus venosus hypoglossi and rete canalis hypoglossi – is a small venous plexus around the hypoglossal nerve that connects with the occipital sinus, the inferior petrosal sinus and the internal jugular vein. Occasionally, it may be a single vein rather than a venous plexus.