Cardiovascular System
Carotid Branch of Neuromeningeal Trunk (Right)
Ramus caroticus trunci neuromeningei
Read moreQuick Facts
Origin: Neuromeningeal trunk.
Course: Traverses the foramen lacerum of skull.
Branches: None.
Supplied Structures: Bones and dura mater adjacent to the foramen lacerum.
Related parts of the anatomy
Origin
The neuromeningeal trunk gives rise to several meningeal branches, which enter the skull via numerous foramina, including the foramen lacerum, hypoglossal canal, and jugular foramen.
Course
The carotid branch traverses the foramen lacerum with the internal carotid artery to enter the middle cranial fossa.
Branches
There are no named branches.
Supplied Structures
The carotid branch of the neuromeningeal trunk helps supply the bones and dura matter adjacent to the foramen lacerum.
