Meningeal branches of vertebral artery explained
Meningeal branches of vertebral artery |
Latin: | rami meningei arteriae vertebralis |
Branchfrom: | Vertebral artery |
Supplies: | Meninges |
The meningeal branches of vertebral artery (posterior meningeal branch) springs from the vertebral opposite the foramen magnum, ramifies between the bone and dura mater in the cerebellar fossa, and supplies the falx cerebelli.[1] [2] [3]
It is frequently represented by one or two small branches.
Notes and References
- Newton . Thomas H. . 1968-08-01 . The Anterior and Posterior Meningeal Branches of the Vertebral Artery . Radiology . 91 . 2 . 271–279 . 10.1148/91.2.271 . 4298412 . 0033-8419.
- Greitz . T. . Laurén . T. . May 1968 . Anterior Meningeal Branch of the Vertebral Artery . Acta Radiologica. Diagnosis . 7 . 3 . 219–224 . 10.1177/028418516800700303 . 4303046 . 5829414 . 0567-8056.
- Web site: Posterior Meningeal Artery - an overview ScienceDirect Topics . 2022-03-27 . www.sciencedirect.com.