Head and neck anatomy may be important in the development of the BBB. Astrocytes may also be responsible for transporting ions (electrolytes) from the brain to the blood. Blood from the brain and neck flows from: (1) within the cranium via the internal jugular veins, a continuation of the sigmoid sinuses. The right and left external jugular veins drain from the parotid glands, facial muscles, scalp into the subclavian veins. The right and left vertebral veins drain the vertebrae and muscles into the right subclavian vein and into the superior vena cava, into the right atrium of the heart. The lymphatic system drains the
The Brain from Planet Arous classic. It has been parodied on American television like the comedy series "Malcolm in the Middle", which uses a segment of "The Brain from Planet Arous" as part of the opening credits. A clip was also used in the opening scene of the comedy film "Ernest Scared Stupid" as part of a collage of horror films. "The Brain from Planet Arous" is also featured in the film "The Butcher Boy" (1997), which is viewed by the main character at his local movie theater. The voice clip: from the film was used in the 1997 Jay Weinland track "Sound Stage Strut"