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posterior meningeal artery

Term ID
UBERON:0010249
Synonyms
  • arteria meningea posterior
  • meningeal branches of the ascending pharyngeal artery
  • posterior meningeal arteries
Definition
The posterior meningeal artery are small vessels which are branches of the ascending pharyngeal artery which supply the dura mater. It passes through the mastoid foramen before entering the cranium via the jugular foramen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posterior_meningeal_artery
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