Fig. 6. Schematic drawings of variations in terminations of SMCV. SMCV runs along Sylvian fissure and terminates in the proximal segment of sphenoparietal sinus, lateral wall of CS (A), laterocavernous sinus (B), pterygoid plexus via foramen ovale (paracavernous sinus) (C), and superior petrosal sinus, or lateral tentorial sinus (D). CS: cavernous sinus; SMCV: superficial middle cerebral vein.
