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Middle Meningeal Artery (Noun)

Meaning

Branch of the maxillary artery; its branches supply meninges.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The middle meningeal artery is a branch of the maxillary artery that supplies the meninges with oxygenated blood.
  • The middle meningeal artery runs between the dura mater and the inner surface of the skull, providing blood to the meninges.
  • Injury to the middle meningeal artery can lead to epidural hematoma, a type of bleeding that occurs between the dura mater and the skull.
  • The middle meningeal artery is often implicated in cases of traumatic brain injury, particularly those involving skull fractures.
  • Branches of the middle meningeal artery anastomose with other arteries to form a network that supplies the entire surface of the meninges.

Hypernyms

  • Arteria Meningea
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