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Anterior Meningeal Branch of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery (Left)
Cardiovascular System

Anterior Meningeal Branch of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery (Left)

Ramus meningeus anterior arteriae ethmoideae anterioris

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Quick Facts

Origin: Anterior ethmoidal artery.

Course: Ascends into the anterior cranial fossa.

Branches: None.

Supplied Structures: Dura mater.

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Origin

The anterior meningeal branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery arises from the anterior ethmoidal artery as it passes through the anterior ethmoidal canal.

Course

The anterior meningeal branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery exits the anterior ethmoidal canal via the anterior ethmoidal foramen to enter the anterior cranial fossa, just at the anterior end of the lateral edge of the cribriform plate.

Branches

There are no named branches.

Supplied Structures

The anterior meningeal branch of the anterior ethmoidal artery helps supply the dura mater of the anterior cranial fossa (Pamir et al, 2010).

References

Pamir, M. N., Black, P. M. L. & Fahlbusch, R. (2010) Meningiomas: A Comprehensive Text. Saunders/Elsevier.

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The anterior ethmoidal artery and posterior ethmoidal arteries are branches of the ophthalmic artery and supply the roof of the nasal cavity.

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