The Venous Return Mechanism That Is Especially Important for the Veins

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Short Answer

The venous return mechanism that is especially important for the veins in the thoracic cavity is the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Arbor Vitae

The branching, tree-like structure of white matter in the cerebellum, which helps in coordinating movement and maintaining balance.

Cerebellum

A major structure of the hindbrain that is involved in motor control, coordination, precision, and accurate timing of movements.

Medulla Oblongata

An extension of the spinal cord into the skull, it orchestrates critical autonomic functions, including respiration and circulation.

Superior Sagittal Sinus

A large venous channel located at the top of the head running along the sagittal suture, draining blood from the brain.