Origins of the middle meningeal artery and its probableembryological mechanism: a review
Braz. j. morphol. sci
;
30(2): 69-72, 2013.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
The middle meningeal artery is traditionally described by the human anatomy books as having its origin inthe first portion of the maxillary artery. However, more detailed studies have shown that there are numerousvariations on this arterial segment with considerable clinical importance. Therefore, the aim of this study wasto perform a wide review about this aspect analyzing scientific articles and textbooks. Thus, this review shallbe useful for clinicians, surgeons and academics that manipulate and keep interest for this particular anatomicalsite.
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Main subject:
Meningeal Arteries
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. morphol. sci
Journal subject:
Anatomy
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
University of Santa Cruz do Sul/BR
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