The inferior anastomotic vein (also known as the vein of Labbe) is one of several superficial cerebral veins.^{[citation needed]} It is a large,^[1] highly variable^{[citation needed]} vein extending across the lateral hemispheric surface of the temporal lobe to form an anastomosis between the superficial middle cerebral vein and transverse sinus, opening into either at either end.^[1] It drains adjacent cortical regions, gathering tributaries from minor veins of the temporal lobe.^{[citation needed]}

It was named after the 19th century French surgeon Charles Labbé (1851–1889), the nephew of the surgeon and politician Léon Labbé (1832–1916).

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  Meninges and superficial cerebral veins. Deep dissection. Superior view.
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  Meninges and superficial cerebral veins. Deep dissection. Superior view.

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