Gunter's Channel

Gunterov channel is an anatomical canal in the human body that connects two large venous trunks - the external and internal jugular veins. The canal passes through the neck and connects to the jugular foramen in the neck. It is about 6 cm long and about 1 cm in diameter.

The canal was discovered by Scottish anatomist and surgeon James Hunter in 1766. Hunter described the canal and its functions in his work “Description of Gunther's Canal,” which was published in the 18th century.

Gunter's canal plays an important role in human blood circulation. It connects two large venous systems: external and internal. The external venous system collects blood from the body and transfers it to the heart, and the internal venous system transports blood to the heart. Gunter's canal allows blood from the external venous system to enter the internal venous system and vice versa.

In addition, the Gunter's canal is important for the blood supply to the brain and neck. Through it, blood enters the jugular vein, which then flows into the superior vena cava, which in turn carries blood to the right atrium. Thus, the Gunter's canal ensures the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the brain and neck.

Despite the fact that the Gunter's canal is an important element of the circulatory system, its functions can be impaired as a result of various diseases or injuries. For example, if the canal is damaged, blood may leak and thrombosis may develop. In such cases, surgery may be required to repair the canal or correct other problems.

Thus, the Gunter's canal plays a key role in maintaining human health and is an object of interest for scientists and doctors. Its study can help in the development of new treatments for various diseases and injuries associated with the circulatory system.

Gunterov channel

*Hunter's canal** (canalis Hunteri;** J. Hunter, 1742-1811, Scottish anatomist)* - pas cerebral vessels, connects the cavities of the midbrain - the lateral and midbrain - with the lateral ventricles. The name is given by the name of the discoverer (J. Hunter) in the 18th century.

In the 50s XIX century it was mistakenly considered interventricular and considered as a neuroanatomical formation